How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Kathy Bateman
2000 Q Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 437-3474
[email protected] - Form and materials
- Paper or Electronic
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- None
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$488,066
- Grants listed
- 60
- Assets, end of year
- $4,888,953
-
Tax year 2024
$572,870
- Grants listed
- 67
- Assets, end of year
- $5,051,428
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Tax year 2023
$334,719
- Grants listed
- 61
- Assets, end of year
- $5,210,000
-
Tax year 2022
$197,604
- Grants listed
- 40
- Assets, end of year
- $5,295,874
-
Tax year 2021
$415,784
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $3,369,504
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Tax year 2020
$240,249
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $3,402,498
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Malone Community CenterLincoln, NE
Eliminate Poverty & Honor African American Heritage
$138,600 -
Foundation for LPSLincoln, NE
Support for Public School Programs
$125,000 -
United Way of Lincoln & Lancaster CountyLincoln, NE
Community Support
$98,925 -
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE
Liberal Arts Education
$26,000 -
Greater Lincoln Chamber FoundationLincoln, NE
Economic Development
$15,000 -
SCC Educational FoundationLincoln, NE
Scholarship Programs
$12,500 -
NE Chamber FoundationLincoln, NE
Support & Research of Economic Growth
$11,500 -
Cedars Home for Children FoundationLincoln, NE
Provide Safety & Stability for Children
$10,100 -
Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NE
Leadership & Community Resources
$10,000 -
Madonna FoundationLincoln, NE
Support for Rehab Hospitals
$4,000 -
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX
Heart Disease Research & Prevention
$3,500 -
Sheldon Art AssociationLincoln, NE
Art Engagement
$2,500 -
Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NE
Elder Care
$2,500 -
Big Brothers Big SistersOmaha, NE
Mentoring Programs
$2,000 -
Lincoln Rotary Club #14 FoundationLincoln, NE
Education Youth Services & Civic Engagement
$2,000 -
Matt Talbot Kitchen & OutreachLincoln, NE
Meals for Working Poor & Homeless
$1,552 -
Friendship HomeLincoln, NE
Provide Emergency Shelter
$1,500 -
Mourning HopeLincoln, NE
Grief Support Services
$1,500 -
Northstar FoundationOmaha, NE
After School Programs
$1,500 -
12 Hills Dog RescueWalthill, NE
Animal Rescue
$1,000 -
Bright Lights IncLincoln, NE
Summer Learning Camps
$1,000 -
Concordia UniversitySeward, NE
Higher Education
$1,000 -
HopespokeLincoln, NE
Mental Health Services
$1,000 -
Nebraska Childrens Home SocietyOmaha, NE
Provide Safe & Loving Care for Children
$1,000 -
Nebreaska Public Media FoundationLincoln, NE
Support of Public Media
$1,000 -
Nebraska Trails FoundationLincoln, NE
Outdoor Recreation
$1,000 -
Pregnancy CenterLincoln, NE
Womens Medical Serivces
$1,000 -
University Of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE
Sponsor Higher Education Programs
$1,000 -
Junior AchievementLincoln, NE
Economic Education Programs
$950 -
Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE
Alleviate Hunger
$606 -
Breakthrough T1D (JDRF)Omaha, NE
Medical Research & Education
$500 -
Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE
Alleviate Hunger
$500 -
Gabby Krause FoundationCentennial, CO
Support Children With Health Conditions
$500 -
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyOmaha, NE
Cancer Research Support & Advocacy
$500 -
Lutheran Family ServicesOmaha, NE
Family Support & Childrens Services
$500 -
Mosaic FoundationOmaha, NE
Advocate for Individuals w Intellect Disab
$500 -
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistriesAshland, NE
Christian Leadership Camp
$500 -
Norris Education FoundationFirth, NE
Support Education Programs
$500 -
Sioux Falls Area Community FoundationSioux Falls, SD
Leadership & Community Resources
$500 -
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD
Cancer Research & Patient Support
$469 -
Capital Humane SocietyLincoln, NE
Animal Rescue
$334 -
Hearts United for AnimalsAuburn, NE
Animal Shelter
$283 -
Team Jack FoundationAtkinson, NE
Pediatric Brain Cancer Research & Awareness
$200 -
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY
Support of Military & First Responders
$200 -
Wildlife Rescue Team IncLincoln, NE
Animal Rescue
$150 -
Willow CenterBeatrice, NE
Pregnancy Support
$150 -
Midwest Baseball Academy (Lincoln Cyclones)Roca, NE
Foster Amateur Sports Competition
$125 -
American Red CrossWashington, DC
Disaster Relief
$100 -
Asian Community & Cultural CenterLincoln, NE
Sharing of Cultural Heritage
$100 -
Lied Center for Performing ArtsLincoln, NE
Support & Development of Performing Arts
$100 -
YWCALincoln, NE
Empower Women & Children
$100 -
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT
Animal Rescue
$75 -
Feeding AmericaChicago, IL
Alleviate Hunger
$75 -
Iowa Farm SanctuaryOxford, IA
Animal Rescue
$75 -
Elkhorn Public Schools FoundationElkhorn, NE
Educational Support Programs
$68 -
Nebraska Humane SocietyOmaha, NE
Animal Shelter
$52 -
Wachiska Audubon SocietyLincoln, NE
Support Environmental Conservation
$51 -
Basset & Beagle Rescue of the HeartlandOmaha, NE
Animal Rescue
$50 -
Beagle Freedom ProjectValley VLG, CA
Animal Rescue
$50 -
The Asher HouseSalem, OR
Animal Shelter
$26
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $115,42561% of the total
- Education5 grants $29,20015% of the total
- Community development1 grant $15,0008% of the total
- Human services4 grants $12,2526% of the total
- Health5 grants $7,7004% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $4,1002% of the total
- 5 other causes14 grants $5,1773% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Nebraska49 grants $482,496
- Iowa2 grants $3,575
- Colorado1 grant $500
- South Dakota1 grant $500
- Maryland1 grant $469
- New York1 grant $200
- District of Columbia1 grant $100
- Illinois1 grant $75
- Utah1 grant $75
- California1 grant $50
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Susan L Keisler-MunroPresidentCEODirector Hours 1Pay $0
- David D LockwoodVice PresDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Kevin G FaltinTreasurerDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Jill D FiddlerSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
- Kathleen A FarrellDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Ryan D DownsDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Marc E LebaronDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Corinna S VokounDirector Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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Same main cause (philanthropy and grantmaking), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
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- Harbor of Dreams Inc 5 grants Preselected only $455,571 giving
- Duncan Family Trust 38 grants Preselected only $631,770 giving
- Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation 35 grants Accepts applications $263,680 giving
- Bettenhausen Family Foundation 30 grants Accepts applications $229,030 giving