LF Harper Family Foundation
LF Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Great Bend, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $771K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $95K.
LF Harper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: LF Harper Family Foundation gave $49K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $49,000
- +15.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,167
- +92.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $770,824
- +5.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who LF Harper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Waterfall Academy ($13K). Together the top 6 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How LF Harper Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $49K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Academy Richardson, TX | General | $12,500 |
| Edna W Runner Tutorial Center Jupiter, FL | General | $12,000 |
| Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Allen, TX | General | $12,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Peace Great Bend, KS | General | $7,500 |
| Barton County Emergency Aid Association Great Bend, KS | General | $3,000 |
| USD 428 Education Foundation Great Bend, KS | General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $770,824 | $100,676 | $58,830 | $49,000 | 6 | $49,000 | $94,592 | $57,483 |
| 2025 | $728,978 | $177,637 | $52,070 | $42,400 | 10 | $42,400 | $176,440 | $48,809 |
| 2024 | $603,411 | $86,167 | $45,442 | $40,000 | 9 | $40,000 | $85,385 | $42,315 |
| 2023 | $562,686 | $23,490 | $45,603 | $40,000 | 8 | $40,000 | $22,664 | $40,318 |
| 2022 | $584,799 | $65,006 | $45,500 | $40,500 | 11 | $40,500 | $64,113 | $42,316 |
| 2021 | $565,293 | $25,251 | $41,945 | $38,025 | 10 | — | $24,606 | $37,736 |
| 2020 | $581,987 | $25,197 | $41,429 | $36,700 | 8 | — | $24,575 | $38,039 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LF Harper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LF Harper Family Foundation is led by Lf Harper II, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lf Harper II
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Herman Hartig Jr.
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 LF Harper Family Foundation
How much does LF Harper Family Foundation give each year?
LF Harper Family Foundation gave $49K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $42K across 10 grants.
What is LF Harper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
LF Harper Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $9,750, and its average grant was $8,167, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LF Harper Family Foundation give grants?
LF Harper Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (26%) and Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Great Bend, KS (3 grants).
Does LF Harper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LF Harper Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LF Harper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
LF Harper Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Waterfall Academy ($12,500), Edna W Runner Tutorial Center ($12,000) and Foundation for Lovejoy Schools ($12,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is LF Harper Family Foundation?
LF Harper Family Foundation reported $771K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 is LF Harper Family Foundation's EIN?
LF Harper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0933252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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