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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-0600603

CW Yount Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Gering, NE. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 58 grants and $268,006 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • 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
  • Tax year 2020

    $210,132

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $1,425,598

Grants paid in 2025

58 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Western Nebraska CommCollege FdnScottsbluff, NE

    Bond Retirement & Imps

    $25,000
  2. Community Action Program FdnGering, NE

    Program Support

    $23,500
  3. Regional West Hospital FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    Hospital Support

    $20,000
  4. Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE

    College Support

    $14,000
  5. 1113 MinistriesGering, NE

    Meals and Other Support for Low-Income

    $14,000
  6. Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE

    Scholarships

    $12,000
  7. Cirrus HouseScottsbluff, NE

    Support Programs for Disadvantaged

    $10,250
  8. Potter's Wheel MinistriesScottsbluff, NE

    Low Income Food Distribution

    $9,500
  9. Scotts Bluff County Volunteer CenterScottsbluff, NE

    Support Meals on Wheels Program

    $9,500
  10. Univ of Nebraska Medical CollegeOmaha, NE

    Nursing Scholarships

    $9,000
  11. Gering Schools FoundationGering, NE

    College Award Scholarships

    $9,000
  12. Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE

    Scholarships

    $8,356
  13. Scottsbluff-Gering Soup KitchensScottsbluff, NE

    Feeding People in Need

    $6,000
  14. Habitat for HumanityScottsbluff, NE

    Low Income Housing

    $5,000
  15. Legacy of the PlainsGering, NE

    Museum Support

    $5,000
  16. Central Church of ChristGering, NE

    Capital Imps and Youth Programs

    $5,000
  17. Gering Methodist ChurchGering, NE

    Capital Imps and Support

    $5,000
  18. Chuck Wagon ChurchScottsbluff, NE

    Feed and Clothe Those in Need

    $5,000
  19. Cooperative MinistriesScottsbluff, NE

    School-Provided Food Backpacks

    $5,000
  20. Northfield Haven FoundationGering, NE

    Fund Handicapped Residential Facility

    $5,000
  21. Ozark Christian CollegeJoplin, MO

    Scholarships

    $4,000
  22. Gering Prep BaseballGering, NE

    Program Support

    $3,000
  23. DovesScottsbluff, NE

    Programs against Domestic Violence

    $3,000
  24. CasaGering, NE

    Court-Appointed Advocate Program

    $3,000
  25. Camp RockBridgeport, NE

    Summer Camp Program

    $2,500
  26. Salvation ArmyScottsbluff, NE

    Community Low-Income Support

    $2,500
  27. Foodbank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE

    Food Trucks for Low Income

    $2,500
  28. 23 ClubScottsbluff, NE

    Baseball Field Imps

    $2,500
  29. Gering Schools FoundationGering, NE

    School Facility Imps

    $2,500
  30. Christian Heritage HomesWalton, NE

    Foster Children Support

    $2,000
  31. Camp ScottScottsbluff, NE

    Summer Camp for Handicapped

    $2,000
  32. Scottsbluff Methodist Mexico FundScottsbluff, NE

    Low Income Housing in Mexico

    $2,000
  33. United WayScottsbluff, NE

    Community Programs Support

    $2,000
  34. Carpenter CenterGering, NE

    Maintain Community Facilities

    $2,000
  35. Firefighter MinistryScottsbluff, NE

    Emergency Relief

    $2,000
  36. Veterans Emergency FundScottsbluff, NE

    Support Veterans Programs

    $2,000
  37. Riverside Discovery CenterScottsbluff, NE

    Funding Animal Habitat

    $2,000
  38. Boy ScoutsScottsbluff, NE

    Program Support

    $1,500
  39. Camp NorwescaChadron, NE

    Maintain Camp

    $1,500
  40. Oregon Trail Days AssoGering, NE

    Support Community Celebration

    $1,500
  41. YMCA Fund DriveScottsbluff, NE

    Equipment Replacement

    $1,500
  42. Elks Christmas BasketsScottsbluff, NE

    Groceries for People in Need

    $1,500
  43. Gering Fire DeptGering, NE

    Support Rural Fire Dept

    $1,500
  44. Prevention CoalitionScottsbluff, NE

    Discourage Underage Alcohol Abuse

    $1,500
  45. Gering Cemetery BoardGering, NE

    Cemetery Maintenance

    $1,000
  46. Keep Scottsbluff-Gering BeautifulScottsbluff, NE

    Community Appearance and Health Support

    $1,000
  47. Panhandle Humane SocietyScottsbluff, NE

    Support Animal Shelter

    $1,000
  48. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    Disaster Relief

    $1,000
  49. Buckboard AcademyGering, NE

    Horse-riding Therapy

    $1,000
  50. Thanksgiving in the ValleyGering, NE

    Community Meal Support

    $1,000
  51. Oregon Trail Community FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    Support Community Programs

    $1,000
  52. Gering Methodist Soup KitchenGering, NE

    Feed People in Need

    $900
  53. Humanities NebraskaLincoln, NE

    Support Reading Programs

    $500
  54. Guadelupe CenterScottsbluff, NE

    Fund Community Center

    $500
  55. Midwest TheaterScottsbluff, NE

    Support Childrens Programs

    $500
  56. Festival of HopeScottsbluff, NE

    Support for Cancer Victims

    $500
  57. Hope Boys MinistriesScottsbluff, NE

    Guidance Programs

    $500
  58. 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.

  1. Education2 grants $26,00055% of the total
  2. Religion2 grants $6,00013% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $5,00011% of the total
  4. Animals2 grants $3,0006% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $3,0006% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $2,5005% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $1,5003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nebraska56 grants $263,006
  2. Missouri1 grant $4,000
  3. North Carolina1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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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