Lusk Foundation
Lusk Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $29,876, all to Kansas recipients, including organizations supporting public libraries, education, public media, and community services.
Lusk Foundation at a glance
In short: Lusk Foundation gave $30K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,876
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,867
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $432,849
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% 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 Lusk Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says any form is acceptable, lists Nancy L Lusk as the person to contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists December 31 as the deadline. That deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists December 31 as the deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy L Lusk
Mailing address: 4601 E Douglas Ste 111, Wichita, KS 67218
Phone: (316) 267-2858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lusk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastminister Presbyterian Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. Listed recipients were in Wichita, Haysville, Andover, and Park City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lusk Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastminister Presbyterian Church Wichita, KS | General Support | $3,000 |
| Wichita Public Library Foundation Wichita, KS | General Support | $3,000 |
| Flowers on Douglas Wichita, KS | Wichita Beautification | $2,438 |
| Blue Sky Ranch Haysville, KS | Mentoring Program for Boys | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Andover Schools Andover, KS | School/Classroom Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Andover Public Library Andover, KS | Support of Public Librariespublic Library Programs | $2,000 |
| KPTS Public Television Wichita, KS | Public Radio Programming | $2,000 |
| Kmuw Wichita, KS | Public Radio Programming | $2,000 |
| The Treehouse Wichita, KS | Support for Mothers and Babies | $2,000 |
| Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center Wichita, KS | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $432,849 | $14,376 | $30,883 | $29,876 | 16 | $29,956 | $13,418 | $32,260 |
| 2024 | $449,356 | $13,842 | $27,011 | $26,091 | 11 | $26,091 | $13,051 | $29,906 |
| 2023 | $462,525 | $12,249 | $27,138 | $26,313 | 16 | $26,313 | $11,529 | $26,061 |
| 2022 | $477,414 | $7,713 | $29,725 | $28,251 | 18 | $28,251 | $6,276 | $26,313 |
| 2021 | $499,426 | $3,066 | $28,791 | $27,641 | 17 | $27,641 | $2,686 | $28,251 |
| 2020 | $525,151 | $5,613 | $28,683 | $27,947 | 17 | — | $4,958 | $27,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lusk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 included general support and support for public libraries, schools and classrooms, public media programming, mentoring, mothers and babies, hygiene needs, and Wichita beautification.
Among the grantees, Wichita Public Library Foundation describes its mission as creating young readers, ensuring digital inclusion, and providing equitable access to information. Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center says it provides comprehensive services and education to address sexual violence and support healing. The Treehouse says it offers mothers and babies basic necessities, education, and personal care. Simply Hygiene describes its mission as empowering people with essential hygiene products that promote health and hope.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $29,876. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $3,000 each to Eastminister Presbyterian Church and Wichita Public Library Foundation; $2,438 to Flowers on Douglas for Wichita beautification; and $2,000 each to Blue Sky Ranch, Foundation for Andover Schools, Friends of Andover Public Library, KPTS Public Television, KMUW, The Treehouse, and Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center. Other listed awards included $1,938 to Simply Hygiene and $1,500 to Ronald McDonald House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy L Lusk as president and Janet Murfin as secretary/treasurer.
Lusk Foundation is led by Nancy L. Lusk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy L. Lusk
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Murfin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lusk Foundation
How much does Lusk Foundation give each year?
Lusk Foundation gave $30K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 11 grants.
What is Lusk Foundation's typical grant size?
Lusk Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,867, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lusk Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lusk Foundation give grants?
Lusk Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (12 grants) and Andover, KS (2 grants).
Does Lusk Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Lusk Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lusk Foundation's largest grantees?
Lusk Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Eastminister Presbyterian Church ($3,000), Wichita Public Library Foundation ($3,000) and Flowers on Douglas ($2,438), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lusk Foundation?
Lusk Foundation reported $433K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 Lusk Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support and support for public libraries, schools and classrooms, public media programming, mentoring, mothers and babies, hygiene needs, and Wichita beautification. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lusk Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says any form is acceptable, lists Nancy L Lusk as the person to contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lusk Foundation's EIN?
Lusk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6141154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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