Lending Help For Students Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing program support primarily in the fields of education and youth development. It focuses on funding educational institutions, after-school programs, and various sports teams, particularly in cheerleading and dance. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting local communities and youth-oriented initiatives, with a significant portion of its grants directed towards universities and colleges in Kansas and surrounding areas.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized education or youth-serving organizations (schools, colleges, after-school programs, and youth sports/dance teams), especially those with a Kansas or Midwest presence seeking program support.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on education, extracurriculars, or youth development (including cheer/sports and performing arts).
- • Organizations or projects located in Kansas or neighboring Midwestern states.
- • Requests for program support at modest sizes (many grants are under $5K, with some in the $5K–$25K range).
- • Being known to or nominated by local networks, schools, colleges, or prior grantees.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached recipients in 20 states overall, but dollars remain concentrated in Kansas (about 60% of 2024 giving), indicating a multi-state footprint with a strong in-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 137 distinct recipients with a high number of apparent new entrants (95 in 2024) and dozens of repeat grantees across years, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct public application mechanics are not visible and the funder labels grants as preselected, but the observed giving shows a high rate of new grantees each year (roughly 69% new in 2024), so unfamiliar organizations do routinely enter the portfolio — entry likely happens via nomination, referral, or outreach rather than an open online application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
