Low Income Student Aid Inc
We exist so that each student, regardless of their personal circumstances, has every opportunity to succeed in school and to do so with dignity.
Low Income Student Aid Inc at a glance
In short: Low Income Student Aid Inc gave $44K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,393
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $5,549
- Median grant
- $4,619
- Total assets
- $110,256
- +76.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Low Income Student Aid Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Low Income Student Aid Inc
Who Low Income Student Aid Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cottonwood Community School ($12K). Together the top 7 received $42K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,089), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood, AZ | assist low income students | $12,200 |
| Oak Creek School Cottonwood, AZ | assist low income students | $10,530 |
| Dr Danoe Bright School Cottonwood, AZ | assist low income students | $8,079 |
| West Sedona School Sedona, AZ | assist low income students | $4,938 |
| West Sedona School PTA Sedona, AZ | — | $4,300 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,089 |
| Cottonwood Oak Creek School Distric Cottonwood, AZ | — | $1,556 |
| Oak Creek School PTO Cornville, AZ | — | $701 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,256 | $202,096 | $154,690 | $44,393 | 8 |
| 2024 | $62,481 | $142,061 | $108,250 | — | — |
About Low Income Student Aid Inc
Based on IRS filings
Low Income Student Aid Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cornville, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Low Income Student Aid Inc is led by Kelcy Lyons, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelcy Lyons
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wyles
Treasurerexecutive Director
Treasurer → Treasurerexecutive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Alvey
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Tatum
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Clemson
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyndsay Ludden
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Valenzuela
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Araujo
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tufte
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeanna Mandeville (2024) — Secretary & Program Manager
- Former: Tammy Pefanis (2024) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Low Income Student Aid Inc
How much does Low Income Student Aid Inc give each year?
Low Income Student Aid Inc gave $44K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Low Income Student Aid Inc's typical grant size?
Low Income Student Aid Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,619, and its average grant was $5,549, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Low Income Student Aid Inc give grants?
Low Income Student Aid Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cottonwood, AZ (4 grants) and Sedona, AZ (2 grants).
Does Low Income Student Aid Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Low Income Student Aid Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Low Income Students" (5 grants).
Who are Low Income Student Aid Inc's largest grantees?
Low Income Student Aid Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cottonwood Community School ($12,200), Oak Creek School ($10,530) and Dr Danoe Bright School ($8,079), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,089), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Low Income Student Aid Inc?
Low Income Student Aid Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202K.
What is Low Income Student Aid Inc?
Low Income Student Aid Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cornville, AZ. It holds $110K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Low Income Student Aid Inc's EIN?
Low Income Student Aid Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3696172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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