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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$268,006
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $3,033,849
-
Tax year 2024
$243,155
- Grants listed
- 57
- Assets, end of year
- $2,959,908
-
Tax year 2023
$234,368
- Grants listed
- 57
- Assets, end of year
- $2,870,555
-
Tax year 2022
$228,109
- Grants listed
- 54
- Assets, end of year
- $2,914,848
-
Tax year 2021
$218,647
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $2,846,970
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Tax year 2020
$210,132
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $1,425,598
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Western Nebraska CommCollege FdnScottsbluff, NE
Bond Retirement & Imps
$25,000 -
Community Action Program FdnGering, NE
Program Support
$23,500 -
Regional West Hospital FoundationScottsbluff, NE
Hospital Support
$20,000 -
Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE
College Support
$14,000 -
1113 MinistriesGering, NE
Meals and Other Support for Low-Income
$14,000 -
Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE
Scholarships
$12,000 -
Cirrus HouseScottsbluff, NE
Support Programs for Disadvantaged
$10,250 -
Potter's Wheel MinistriesScottsbluff, NE
Low Income Food Distribution
$9,500 -
Scotts Bluff County Volunteer CenterScottsbluff, NE
Support Meals on Wheels Program
$9,500 -
Univ of Nebraska Medical CollegeOmaha, NE
Nursing Scholarships
$9,000 -
Gering Schools FoundationGering, NE
College Award Scholarships
$9,000 -
Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE
Scholarships
$8,356 -
Scottsbluff-Gering Soup KitchensScottsbluff, NE
Feeding People in Need
$6,000 -
Habitat for HumanityScottsbluff, NE
Low Income Housing
$5,000 -
Legacy of the PlainsGering, NE
Museum Support
$5,000 -
Central Church of ChristGering, NE
Capital Imps and Youth Programs
$5,000 -
Gering Methodist ChurchGering, NE
Capital Imps and Support
$5,000 -
Chuck Wagon ChurchScottsbluff, NE
Feed and Clothe Those in Need
$5,000 -
Cooperative MinistriesScottsbluff, NE
School-Provided Food Backpacks
$5,000 -
Northfield Haven FoundationGering, NE
Fund Handicapped Residential Facility
$5,000 -
Ozark Christian CollegeJoplin, MO
Scholarships
$4,000 -
Gering Prep BaseballGering, NE
Program Support
$3,000 -
DovesScottsbluff, NE
Programs against Domestic Violence
$3,000 -
CasaGering, NE
Court-Appointed Advocate Program
$3,000 -
Camp RockBridgeport, NE
Summer Camp Program
$2,500 -
Salvation ArmyScottsbluff, NE
Community Low-Income Support
$2,500 -
Foodbank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE
Food Trucks for Low Income
$2,500 -
23 ClubScottsbluff, NE
Baseball Field Imps
$2,500 -
Gering Schools FoundationGering, NE
School Facility Imps
$2,500 -
Christian Heritage HomesWalton, NE
Foster Children Support
$2,000 -
Camp ScottScottsbluff, NE
Summer Camp for Handicapped
$2,000 -
Scottsbluff Methodist Mexico FundScottsbluff, NE
Low Income Housing in Mexico
$2,000 -
United WayScottsbluff, NE
Community Programs Support
$2,000 -
Carpenter CenterGering, NE
Maintain Community Facilities
$2,000 -
Firefighter MinistryScottsbluff, NE
Emergency Relief
$2,000 -
Veterans Emergency FundScottsbluff, NE
Support Veterans Programs
$2,000 -
Riverside Discovery CenterScottsbluff, NE
Funding Animal Habitat
$2,000 -
Boy ScoutsScottsbluff, NE
Program Support
$1,500 -
Camp NorwescaChadron, NE
Maintain Camp
$1,500 -
Oregon Trail Days AssoGering, NE
Support Community Celebration
$1,500 -
YMCA Fund DriveScottsbluff, NE
Equipment Replacement
$1,500 -
Elks Christmas BasketsScottsbluff, NE
Groceries for People in Need
$1,500 -
Gering Fire DeptGering, NE
Support Rural Fire Dept
$1,500 -
Prevention CoalitionScottsbluff, NE
Discourage Underage Alcohol Abuse
$1,500 -
Gering Cemetery BoardGering, NE
Cemetery Maintenance
$1,000 -
Keep Scottsbluff-Gering BeautifulScottsbluff, NE
Community Appearance and Health Support
$1,000 -
Panhandle Humane SocietyScottsbluff, NE
Support Animal Shelter
$1,000 -
Samaritans PurseBoone, NC
Disaster Relief
$1,000 -
Buckboard AcademyGering, NE
Horse-riding Therapy
$1,000 -
Thanksgiving in the ValleyGering, NE
Community Meal Support
$1,000 -
Oregon Trail Community FoundationScottsbluff, NE
Support Community Programs
$1,000 -
Gering Methodist Soup KitchenGering, NE
Feed People in Need
$900 -
Humanities NebraskaLincoln, NE
Support Reading Programs
$500 -
Guadelupe CenterScottsbluff, NE
Fund Community Center
$500 -
Midwest TheaterScottsbluff, NE
Support Childrens Programs
$500 -
Festival of HopeScottsbluff, NE
Support for Cancer Victims
$500 -
Hope Boys MinistriesScottsbluff, NE
Guidance Programs
$500 -
Gering Public LibraryGering, NE
Visiting Speaker
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education2 grants $26,00055% of the total
- Religion2 grants $6,00013% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $5,00011% of the total
- Animals2 grants $3,0006% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $3,0006% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $2,5005% of the total
- 2 other causes2 grants $1,5003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Nebraska56 grants $263,006
- Missouri1 grant $4,000
- North Carolina1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Todd OuderkirkPresidentDirector Hours 1Pay $6,500
- Thomas HolyokeSecretaryDirector Hours 1Pay $6,500
- James EmeryManager and Director Hours 10Pay $42,000
The return
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