LS Classic Foundation
To cure spinal cord paralysis (SCP) through funding research, recovery and recreation (three r's).
LS Classic Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,077,981
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $962,113
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $122,289
- +82.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $823,193
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to LS Classic Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from LS Classic Foundation
Who LS Classic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $115K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Section of Neurobiology Austin, TX | Research Funding | $115,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,077,981 | $962,113 | $823,193 | — | — | $122,289 |
| 2023 | $2,941,969 | $2,577,479 | $669,764 | — | — | $66,953 |
| 2022 | $1,036,001 | $1,156,506 | $685,689 | $115,000 | 1 | $4,799 |
| 2021 | $501,248 | $509,558 | $783,604 | $65,000 | 1 | $1,940 |
| 2020 | $772,702 | $408,252 | $630,961 | $50,000 | 1 | $5,822 |
About LS Classic Foundation
Based on IRS filings
LS Classic Foundation is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $122K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LS Classic Foundation is led by Mike Haynes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Haynes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $18K (2024)
L. Douglas English
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Engvall
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Curtis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Munin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Ranney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javier Corona
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Sharp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Winn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Peck
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslee Massey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Foles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Horton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bartholemew
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Trotter
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kent Waldrep (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Mike Haynes (Exec. DIR.).
Frequently asked questions about LS Classic Foundation
How large is LS Classic Foundation?
LS Classic Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $962K.
Where does LS Classic Foundation operate?
LS Classic Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is LS Classic Foundation's EIN?
LS Classic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2931329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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