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Lair Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 26-0600516 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.2M
- Grants reported
- 42
- Median grant
- $20K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | $872K |
| 2024 | 21 | $1.4M |
Where Lair Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | WICHITA, KS | BUSINESS SCHOOL EXPANSION | 2024 | $430K |
| WICHITA FAMILY CRISIS CENTER | WICHITA, KS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER | 2024 | $300K |
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | WICHITA, KS | BUSINESS SCHOOL EXPANSION | 2025 | $300K |
| WICHITA FAMILY CRISIS CENTER | WICHITA, KS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER | 2025 | $150K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS | WICHITA, KS | K-12 AFTER SCHOOL CARE | 2024 | $100K |
| RAINBOWS UNITED INC | WICHITA, KS | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION | 2024 | $95K |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO SPEC OPS MILITARY KIDS | 2024 | $80K |
| KANSAS HEALTH FOUNDATION | WICHITA, KS | TO FUND PROGRAMS, RESEARCH, AND INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES. | 2025 | $70K |
| WUS-ICAA | WICHITA, KS | STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS | 2025 | $65K |
| RAINBOWS UNITED INC | WICHITA, KS | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION | 2025 | $60K |
| YOUNG LIFE WICHITA | WICHITA, KS | CHRISTIAN MINISTRY TO KIDS | 2024 | $56.8K |
| BPS FOUNDATION | LAS VEGAS, NV | STUDENT ATHLETE COMMITMENT | 2024 | $50K |
| WICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC | WICHITA, KS | PROVIDING SHELTER | 2024 | $50K |
| WICHITA CHILDRENS HOME | WICHITA, KS | EMERGENCY CARE FOR CHILDREN | 2024 | $37.5K |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION OF WICHITA INC | WICHITA, KS | MEALS AND HOUSING | 2025 | $35K |
| WICHITA FESTIVALS INC | WICHITA, KS | COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS | 2024 | $35K |
| SHEPHERDS WAY INC | WICHITA, KS | ADULT DISABILITY | 2025 | $30K |
| LEAGUE 42 FOUNDATION | WICHITA, KS | INTRODUCE BASEBALL TO YOUTH | 2024 | $25K |
| THE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT | WICHITA, KS | TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN | 2025 | $25K |
| WICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC | WICHITA, KS | PROVIDING SHELTER | 2025 | $25K |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO SPEC OPS MILITARY KIDS | 2025 | $20K |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION OF WICHITA INC | WICHITA, KS | MEALS AND HOUSING | 2024 | $20K |
| SHEPHERDS WAY INC | WICHITA, KS | ADULT DISABILITY | 2024 | $20K |
| KANSAS FOOD BANK | WICHITA, KS | PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HUNGER RELIEF | 2025 | $15.2K |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPORT | 2025 | $15K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- JULIE LAIR
- Address
- 2130 N KEENELAND CIR WICHITA, KS, 672064461
- Phone
- 3166847102
- Deadlines
- APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.
- Application materials
- LETTER OF REQUEST STATING PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS.
- Restrictions
- ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Lair Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.