Lair Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Established in 2008, it operates as a non-operating foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+78.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
+2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded.
Grant Range
$33,000
Average Grant
$33,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and regions:
- Primary focus: Kansas
- Additional states: Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, District of Columbia
Specific cities where the foundation has supported projects include Kansas City, Owasso, Tallulah Falls, Tampa, Washington, and Wichita.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $15,985,678 (as of 2023)
- Total Assets: $16.8 million (alternate reporting)
- Annual Revenue: $3,499,411 (2023)
- Annual Income: $3.9 million (alternate reporting)
- Total Expenses: $825,783
- Annual Giving (2022): $750,000
- Annual Giving (2020): $463,000
Asset growth trajectory: $3.1 million (2011) to $16 million (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,757,553 | $15,985,678 | $13,312,712 |
| Revenue | $2,207,867 | $3,499,411 | $2,206,858 |
| Expenses | $1,435,992 | $825,783 | $810,604 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,366,950 | $765,204 | $750,204 |
| Net Investment Income | $636,184 | $405,479 | $316,158 |
| Distributable Amount | $822,010 | $848,812 | $640,067 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Julie Lair – President and Director (uncompensated)
- Todd Lair – Secretary, Treasurer, and Director (uncompensated)
The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE LAIR | PRES/DIR | — | — |
| TODD LAIR | SEC/TR.DIR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Location: Wichita, Kansas
- Phone: (316) 944-0011
- Tax ID (EIN): 26-0600516
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since October 2008
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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