Lair Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-0600516
Foundation Overview
Based in Wichita, KS, Lair Foundation has awarded 131 grants totaling $4,713,492 to organizations in District of Columbia, Kansas and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $415,000, with a median award of $10,100.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 12 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
82% of all grants are concentrated in Kansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Wichita (93%), Kansas City (4%), Wchita (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 142% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lair Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Emergency Support | 2023 |
| Rainbows United | $183,560 | Wichita, KS, US | Early Childhood Intervention | 2023 |
| Stand Together Foundation-safe Fami | $15,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Sports & Recreation | 2023 |
| Starkey | $2,344 | Wichita, KS, US | Employment And Training For Disabled | 2023 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | $74,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Emergency Care For Children | 2023 |
| Wichita Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Providing Shelter | 2023 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $415,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Business School Expansion | 2023 |
| Young Life Wichita | $8,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2023 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $17,000 | Wichita, KS, US | After School Programs | 2023 |
| Honore Adversis Foundation | $4,800 | Wichita, KS, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Kansas | $15,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Inspire & Prepare Youth For Success | 2023 |
| Shepherd's Way | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Adult Disability | 2023 |
| Alzimers Association | $10,100 | Wichita, KS, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Emergency Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $50,000 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $7,500 | Owasso, OK, US | Scholarships For Disabled Military | 2022 |
| Giving The Basics Inc | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Providing Basic Hygiene Supplies | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $3,000 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2022 |
| League 42 Foundation | $12,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Baseball | 2022 |
| Rainbows United | $30,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Early Childhood Intervention | 2022 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $40,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2022 |
| Stand Together Foundation-safe Fami | $25,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Sports & Recreation | 2022 |
| The Treehouse | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Aid For Mothers And Babies | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Meals And Housing | 2022 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Emergency Care For Children | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $150,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Domestic Violence Center | 2022 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $300,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wichita's Little Heros | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Assistance For Sick Children | 2022 |
| Young Life Wichita | $42,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2022 |
| Starkey | $17,104 | Wichita, KS, US | Employment And Training For Disabled | 2022 |
| Wichita Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Providing Shelter | 2022 |
| Alzimers Association | $10,100 | Wichita, KS, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Emergency Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $50,000 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $7,500 | Owasso, OK, US | Scholarships For Disabled Military | 2022 |
| Giving The Basics Inc | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Providing Basic Hygiene Supplies | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $3,000 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2022 |
| League 42 Foundation | $12,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Baseball | 2022 |
| Rainbows United | $30,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Early Childhood Intervention | 2022 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $40,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2022 |
| Stand Together Foundation-safe Fami | $25,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Sports & Recreation | 2022 |
| The Treehouse | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Aid For Mothers And Babies | 2022 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Meals And Housing | 2022 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Emergency Care For Children | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $150,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Domestic Violence Center | 2022 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $300,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wichita's Little Heros | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Assistance For Sick Children | 2022 |
| Young Life Wichita | $42,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2022 |
| Starkey | $17,104 | Wichita, KS, US | Employment And Training For Disabled | 2022 |
| Wichita Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Providing Shelter | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Emergency Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $75,000 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2021 |
| Giving The Basics Inc | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Providing Basic Hygiene Supplies | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $2,200 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2021 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $84,750 | Wichita, KS, US | Mentoring At-risk Youth | 2021 |
| Rainbows United | $29,360 | Wichita, KS, US | Early Childhood Intervention | 2021 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2021 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $380,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2021 |
| Young Life Wichita | $37,250 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2021 |
| Greater Wichita Ymca | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Promote Healthy Lifestyle | 2021 |
| League 42 Foundation | $12,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Baseball | 2021 |
| Mark Arts | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Arts Education | 2021 |
| Shepherds Way | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Mental Health | 2021 |
| Stand Together Foundation-safe Fami | $50,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Sports & Recreation | 2021 |
| American National Red Cross | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Emergency Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $100,000 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2020 |
| Giving The Basics Inc | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Providing Basic Hygiene Supplies | 2020 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $2,200 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2020 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Mentoring At-risk Youth | 2020 |
| Kansas Food Bank | $4,000 | Wchita, KS, US | Fight Hunger | 2020 |
| Kvc Hospital | $20,000 | Plathe, KS, US | Enrich Lives Through Healthcare | 2020 |
| New Spring Church | $100,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry | 2020 |
| Oxford House College Hill | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Sober Living House | 2020 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2020 |
| Tree House Wichita | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Support Of Single Moms | 2020 |
| Wichita Children's Home | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Emergency Residental Care For Kids | 2020 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $20,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Services For Domestic Violence | 2020 |
| Wichita State University - Icaa | $80,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Promote Athletic Events At Wsu | 2020 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2020 |
| Young Life Santa Barbara | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Christian Ministries To Kids | 2020 |
| Young Life Wichita | $32,250 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2020 |
| Greater Wichita Ymca | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Promote Healthy Lifestyle | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $60,000 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2018 |
| Carpenter Place | $15,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Children's Home For Girls | 2018 |
| Fundamental Learning Center | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Dyslexia Instruction & Education | 2018 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $2,200 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2018 |
| New Spring Church | $180,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry | 2018 |
| Rainbows United | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Early Childhood Intervention | 2018 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $75,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2018 |
| Tree House Wichita | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Support Of Single Moms | 2018 |
| Wesley Children Foundation | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Medical Prevention For Children | 2018 |
| Wichita Children's Home | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Emergency Residental Care For Kids | 2018 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2018 |
| Young Life Wichita | $40,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2018 |
| The Arc Of Sedgwick County | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Assist Families With Disabilities | 2018 |
| First Christian Church | $5,000 | Haysville, KS, US | Christian Ministry | 2018 |
| International Spy Museum | $12,250 | Washington, DC, US | Historical Museum | 2018 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Cancer Research | 2018 |
| St Francis Of Assisi Church | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Catholic Ministries | 2018 |
| Youth Entrepreneurs Of Kansas | $27,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Entrepreneurship Edu. To Students | 2018 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Mentoring At-risk Youth | 2018 |
| Young Life Wichita | $31,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2017 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2017 |
| New Spring Church | $90,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry | 2017 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2017 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $3,100 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2017 |
| Tree House Wichita | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Support Of Single Moms | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $100,850 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2017 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Annual Fund For Operations | 2017 |
| Starky Inc | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Promotes Independence Of Disabled | 2017 |
| Rainbows United | $10,220 | Wichita, KS, US | Early Childhood Intervention | 2017 |
| Fundamental Learning Center | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Dyslexia Instruction & Education | 2017 |
| Wichita Children's Home | $27,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Emergency Residental Care For Kids | 2017 |
| Wesley Children Foundation | $3,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Medical Prevention For Children | 2017 |
| Wichita Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Provide Safe Affordable Housing | 2017 |
| Carpenter Place | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Children's Home For Girls | 2017 |
| Cause For Klaus | $500 | Clearwater, KS, US | Support For Those Battling Cancer | 2017 |
| Wsu Foundation | $50,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Empower Students Thru Enovation | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Support & Cure Cystic Fibrosis | 2017 |
| Wsu -icaa Fund | $38,950 | Wichita, KS, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2017 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $40,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Tennis Program | 2016 |
| Young Life Wichita | $59,200 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry To Kids | 2016 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | 9/11 Veteran Scholarship | 2016 |
| New Spring Church | $90,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Christian Ministry | 2016 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundatn | $65,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarshps To Spec Ops Militry Kids | 2016 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | $3,400 | Tallulah Falls, GA, US | Assist Individuals & Busin In Need | 2016 |
| Tree House Wichita | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Support Of Single Moms | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sc Ks | $38,000 | Wichita, KS, US | K-12 After School Care | 2016 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Annual Fund For Operations | 2016 |
| Wesleys Children Foundation | $1,200 | Wichita, KS, US | Support Hospitalized Child & Family | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-0600516 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2130 N KEENELAND CIRCLE Wichita, KS 67206-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lair Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/dir | Julie Lair |
|---|---|
| Sec/tr/dir | Todd Lair |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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