LCS Foundation Inc - Agy
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including universities, a high school, and humanitarian and service organizations.
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy at a glance
In short: LCS Foundation Inc - Agy gave $193K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,163
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,560
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,220,263
- +31.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LCS Foundation Inc - Agy
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LCS Foundation Inc - Agy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Cincinnati Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Ohio 81%, New York 10%, Nebraska 5%, and Wisconsin 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LCS Foundation Inc - Agy open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2019) to $193K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Xavier High School Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Easterseals Redwood Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $15,663 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower Fdn Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Dayton, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope - Girls Hope Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Lincoln, NE | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,220,263 | $735,915 | $202,482 | $193,163 | 11 | $195,052 | $733,102 | $212,322 |
| 2024 | $1,686,493 | $253,085 | $187,809 | $180,000 | 11 | $181,866 | $250,438 | $202,435 |
| 2023 | $1,621,565 | $170,487 | $179,769 | $175,500 | 10 | $177,333 | $168,693 | $174,205 |
| 2022 | $1,630,892 | $102,768 | $199,518 | $192,500 | 10 | $194,356 | $100,358 | $177,455 |
| 2021 | $1,727,645 | $156,061 | $157,837 | $152,000 | 9 | $153,856 | $154,443 | $194,005 |
| 2020 | $1,729,432 | $113,811 | $153,693 | $150,000 | 9 | — | $111,005 | $153,824 |
| 2019 | $1,769,314 | $58,988 | $153,576 | $147,200 | 9 | — | $72,211 | $152,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LCS Foundation Inc - Agy reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, organizations serving veterans and people with disabilities, and humanitarian and community-service organizations.
Among the grantees, Xavier University describes its mission as educating students intellectually, morally, and spiritually through academic and professional programs. Disabled American Veterans says it is dedicated to building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. Matthew 25 Ministries describes its work as providing food, water, clothing, shelter, medical care, and humanitarian supplies to people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $193,163 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. All 11 listed grants were for general operating support.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation, $30,000 to St. Xavier High School, $30,000 to Xavier University, and $15,663 to Easterseals Redwood. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Matthew 25 Ministries, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul, Boys Hope–Girls Hope Cincinnati, Disabled American Veterans, and Doctors Without Borders USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert J. Sahlfeld as trustee.
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy is led by Robert J. Sahlfeld, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. Sahlfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about LCS Foundation Inc - Agy
How much does LCS Foundation Inc - Agy give each year?
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy gave $193K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 11 grants.
What is LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's typical grant size?
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,560, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LCS Foundation Inc - Agy that year got $8K on average.
Where does LCS Foundation Inc - Agy give grants?
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Nebraska (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants).
Does LCS Foundation Inc - Agy give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's largest grantees?
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's largest 2025 grantees include University of Cincinnati Foundation ($50,000), St Xavier High School ($30,000) and Xavier University ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LCS Foundation Inc - Agy?
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does LCS Foundation Inc - Agy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, organizations serving veterans and people with disabilities, and humanitarian and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LCS Foundation Inc - Agy?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's EIN?
LCS Foundation Inc - Agy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8050521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does LCS Foundation Inc - Agy accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
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