Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation
Development of resources to enhance and expand educational opportunities in the leavenworth community not otherwise funded. Individuals, organizations and business owners assist in funding these expanding learning opportunities.
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation gave $184K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $184K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,938
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $183,938
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $183,938
- Total assets
- $1,714,988
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leavenworth USD 453 ($184K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2021) to $233K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $184K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth, KS | Educational Enhancement and Expansion | $183,938 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,714,988 | $202,775 | $213,016 | $183,938 | 1 | $87,048 |
| 2024 | $1,606,577 | $230,213 | $249,442 | $232,978 | 1 | $36,507 |
| 2023 | $1,498,559 | $228,802 | $195,504 | $180,754 | 1 | $26,846 |
| 2022 | $1,333,248 | $195,448 | $201,933 | $187,507 | Total only | $24,723 |
| 2021 | $1,492,564 | $273,816 | $182,687 | $163,529 | Total only | $114,492 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Leavenworth, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $184K. Net investment income was $87K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation is led by Holly Shehorn-Pittman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Holly Shehorn-Pittman
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Foster
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liisa Waugh
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Denney
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Reilly
Past President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Brooks
Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tracey Sommerla (2021–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Chris Norris (2021) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation
How much does Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation give each year?
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation gave $184K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $233K across 1 grant.
How large is Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation?
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation?
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Leavenworth, KS. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation operate?
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation's EIN?
Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1192843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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