Kansas Lutheran Schools Scholarship Foundation
The Kansas Lutheran Schools Scholarship Foundation (KLSSF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scholarship-granting organization established to support K-12 Lutheran schools within the LCMS Kansas District by enabling their participation in the “Kansas Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program.” A qualified donation to KLSSF allows donors to claim a 75% state tax credit while providing students from the lowest income levels the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered Lutheran school education.
ABOUT THE KANSAS TAX CREDIT FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$500 thousand
Contribution Limits
Individuals and Businesses with a state income tax liability may contribute up to $500,000 per donor to the KLSSF. Consult with your tax advisor to determine your state tax liability.
90% / $8 thousand
Donation Usage
By state law, at least 90% of your donation must be used to provide up to $8,000 in scholarships for students at the lowest income levels to attend one of the 14 accredited K-12 Lutheran schools in the LCMS Kansas District.
75%
State Tax Credit
In addition to helping low-income students receive a Lutheran education, donors are eligible to receive a 75% state tax credit. Taxpayers that itemize on their federal tax return may be eligible to deduct the other 25%. Please consult your tax advisor before making a gift.
$10 million
State Allocation in Credits
The state legislature has allocated $10 million in credits each year. Once you complete the donor information form and submit your gift, the KLSSF staff processes your donation with the Kansas Department of Revenue to secure your portion of the credit.
Speak to your tax advisor about your expected tax liability for the year. (Unused credits can be carried forward for future tax years.)
HOW TO DONATE
- Consult your tax advisor to determine your own specific tax liability and gift strategy. (The KLSSF does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice.)
- To donate by mail:
Complete THIS FORM and submit it with a check made payable to:
The Kansas Lutheran Schools Scholarship Foundation (or KLSSF)
1000 SW. 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604 - To make a secure online donation
- Donations that are dated and postmarked by December 31st, 2024, will be considered 2024 donations.
- After your donation (and a completed form) are received, Foundation staff will process your donation with the Kansas Department of Revenue which will issue a tax credit certificate. It is the responsibility of the KLSSF to share the tax credit certificate with donors.
KS Scholarship Program
KS District Schools
Learn More
LCMS Kansas District Schools Website
Contact: Rev. Daniel Grams, Executive Director
Kansas Lutheran Schools Scholarship Foundation
1000 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Phone: 785-357-4441
Email: dgrams@klssf.org