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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-0775374

Assurity Life Foundation

A private foundation in Lincoln, NE. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 60 grants and $488,066 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
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

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

    $240,249

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $3,402,498

Grants paid in 2025

60 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Malone Community CenterLincoln, NE

    Eliminate Poverty & Honor African American Heritage

    $138,600
  2. Foundation for LPSLincoln, NE

    Support for Public School Programs

    $125,000
  3. United Way of Lincoln & Lancaster CountyLincoln, NE

    Community Support

    $98,925
  4. Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE

    Liberal Arts Education

    $26,000
  5. Greater Lincoln Chamber FoundationLincoln, NE

    Economic Development

    $15,000
  6. SCC Educational FoundationLincoln, NE

    Scholarship Programs

    $12,500
  7. NE Chamber FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support & Research of Economic Growth

    $11,500
  8. Cedars Home for Children FoundationLincoln, NE

    Provide Safety & Stability for Children

    $10,100
  9. Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NE

    Leadership & Community Resources

    $10,000
  10. Madonna FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support for Rehab Hospitals

    $4,000
  11. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Heart Disease Research & Prevention

    $3,500
  12. Sheldon Art AssociationLincoln, NE

    Art Engagement

    $2,500
  13. Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NE

    Elder Care

    $2,500
  14. Big Brothers Big SistersOmaha, NE

    Mentoring Programs

    $2,000
  15. Lincoln Rotary Club #14 FoundationLincoln, NE

    Education Youth Services & Civic Engagement

    $2,000
  16. Matt Talbot Kitchen & OutreachLincoln, NE

    Meals for Working Poor & Homeless

    $1,552
  17. Friendship HomeLincoln, NE

    Provide Emergency Shelter

    $1,500
  18. Mourning HopeLincoln, NE

    Grief Support Services

    $1,500
  19. Northstar FoundationOmaha, NE

    After School Programs

    $1,500
  20. 12 Hills Dog RescueWalthill, NE

    Animal Rescue

    $1,000
  21. Bright Lights IncLincoln, NE

    Summer Learning Camps

    $1,000
  22. Concordia UniversitySeward, NE

    Higher Education

    $1,000
  23. HopespokeLincoln, NE

    Mental Health Services

    $1,000
  24. Nebraska Childrens Home SocietyOmaha, NE

    Provide Safe & Loving Care for Children

    $1,000
  25. Nebreaska Public Media FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support of Public Media

    $1,000
  26. Nebraska Trails FoundationLincoln, NE

    Outdoor Recreation

    $1,000
  27. Pregnancy CenterLincoln, NE

    Womens Medical Serivces

    $1,000
  28. University Of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    Sponsor Higher Education Programs

    $1,000
  29. Junior AchievementLincoln, NE

    Economic Education Programs

    $950
  30. Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE

    Alleviate Hunger

    $606
  31. Breakthrough T1D (JDRF)Omaha, NE

    Medical Research & Education

    $500
  32. Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE

    Alleviate Hunger

    $500
  33. Gabby Krause FoundationCentennial, CO

    Support Children With Health Conditions

    $500
  34. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyOmaha, NE

    Cancer Research Support & Advocacy

    $500
  35. Lutheran Family ServicesOmaha, NE

    Family Support & Childrens Services

    $500
  36. Mosaic FoundationOmaha, NE

    Advocate for Individuals w Intellect Disab

    $500
  37. Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistriesAshland, NE

    Christian Leadership Camp

    $500
  38. Norris Education FoundationFirth, NE

    Support Education Programs

    $500
  39. Sioux Falls Area Community FoundationSioux Falls, SD

    Leadership & Community Resources

    $500
  40. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD

    Cancer Research & Patient Support

    $469
  41. Capital Humane SocietyLincoln, NE

    Animal Rescue

    $334
  42. Hearts United for AnimalsAuburn, NE

    Animal Shelter

    $283
  43. Team Jack FoundationAtkinson, NE

    Pediatric Brain Cancer Research & Awareness

    $200
  44. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Support of Military & First Responders

    $200
  45. Wildlife Rescue Team IncLincoln, NE

    Animal Rescue

    $150
  46. Willow CenterBeatrice, NE

    Pregnancy Support

    $150
  47. Midwest Baseball Academy (Lincoln Cyclones)Roca, NE

    Foster Amateur Sports Competition

    $125
  48. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Disaster Relief

    $100
  49. Asian Community & Cultural CenterLincoln, NE

    Sharing of Cultural Heritage

    $100
  50. Lied Center for Performing ArtsLincoln, NE

    Support & Development of Performing Arts

    $100
  51. YWCALincoln, NE

    Empower Women & Children

    $100
  52. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Animal Rescue

    $75
  53. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Alleviate Hunger

    $75
  54. Iowa Farm SanctuaryOxford, IA

    Animal Rescue

    $75
  55. Elkhorn Public Schools FoundationElkhorn, NE

    Educational Support Programs

    $68
  56. Nebraska Humane SocietyOmaha, NE

    Animal Shelter

    $52
  57. Wachiska Audubon SocietyLincoln, NE

    Support Environmental Conservation

    $51
  58. Basset & Beagle Rescue of the HeartlandOmaha, NE

    Animal Rescue

    $50
  59. Beagle Freedom ProjectValley VLG, CA

    Animal Rescue

    $50
  60. 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.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $115,42561% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $29,20015% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $15,0008% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $12,2526% of the total
  5. Health5 grants $7,7004% of the total
  6. Arts and culture3 grants $4,1002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes14 grants $5,1773% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nebraska49 grants $482,496
  2. Iowa2 grants $3,575
  3. Colorado1 grant $500
  4. South Dakota1 grant $500
  5. Maryland1 grant $469
  6. New York1 grant $200
  7. District of Columbia1 grant $100
  8. Illinois1 grant $75
  9. Utah1 grant $75
  10. California1 grant $50

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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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