How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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John Massey
1418 Larkspur Drive
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 631-3631
- Form and materials
- Letter disclosing proposed use of grant or contribution
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- None - preference is given to entities located in western nebraska
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$246,550
- Grants listed
- 46
- Assets, end of year
- $3,989,609
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Tax year 2024
$327,417
- Grants listed
- 48
- Assets, end of year
- $3,882,723
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Tax year 2023
$339,895
- Grants listed
- 50
- Assets, end of year
- $3,920,014
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Tax year 2022
$316,417
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $4,004,488
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Tax year 2021
$324,750
- Grants listed
- 48
- Assets, end of year
- $3,995,374
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Tax year 2020
$283,250
- Grants listed
- 47
- Assets, end of year
- $4,074,942
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE
Educational scholarships
$20,500 -
YMCAScottbluff, NE
Healthy lifestyle
$20,500 -
Federated ChurchMitchell, NE
Religious support
$16,500 -
Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges FoundationBellevue, NE
Help promote nonprofit higher education
$15,000 -
Carpenter CenterGering, NE
Scholarship program
$12,000 -
Regional West FoundationScottsbluff, NE
Support of health care
$11,500 -
Chadron State College FoundationChadron, NE
Educational scholarships
$10,000 -
Cirrus HouseScottsbluff, NE
Support for mental illness
$10,000 -
Friends of the Mitchell LibraryMitchell, NE
Educational contribution
$10,000 -
Panhandle Humane SocietyScottsbluff, NE
Care for animals
$10,000 -
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX
Youth development
$7,500 -
Friends of the Midwest TheaterScottsbluff, NE
Promotion of arts
$7,000 -
Camp Scott Summer ProgramScottbluff, NE
Support program for the disabled
$6,500 -
Esu #13Scottsbluff, NE
Chuck elly presentations
$6,000 -
CasaScottbluff, NE
Support for abused children
$6,000 -
Festival of HopeScottsbluff, NE
Support for cancer patients
$5,000 -
Horizon Christian Music FestivalGering, NE
For programs
$5,000 -
Legacy of the PlainsGering, NE
Historical preservation
$5,000 -
Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE
Religious education
$5,000 -
TeammatesGering, NE
Youth membership
$5,000 -
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO
Youth development
$3,500 -
Masonic Eastern Star HomeFremont, NE
Childcare for needy families
$3,000 -
Omaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NE
Promotion of fine arts
$3,000 -
Scottsbluff Co ThunderOmaha, NE
Special olympics
$3,000 -
Sioux County FoundationHarrison, NE
Education
$3,000 -
Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryBrighton, CO
Bird conservation
$3,000 -
Theatre WestScottbluff, NE
Promotion of fine arts
$3,000 -
Girl Scouts- Spirit of NebraskaOmaha, NE
Youth development
$2,500 -
Mitchell Ministerial AssociationMitchell, NE
Support religious ministries
$2,500 -
Scottsbluff County Ag SocietyMitchell, NE
Agriculture education
$2,500 -
Sioux County Historical SocietyHarrison, NE
Historical preservation
$2,300 -
CapstoneGering, NE
Support for abused children
$2,000 -
Christian RecordLincoln, NE
Aid to the blind
$2,000 -
Nebraska Kidney FoundationOmaha, NE
Medical research
$2,000 -
Panhandle Shrine ClubGering, NE
Transportation fund
$2,000 -
White River WacipiCrawford, NE
Preserve culture
$2,000 -
Child Savings InstituteOmaha, NE
Youth development
$1,500 -
Friends of the Morrill LibraryMorrill, NE
Educational contribution
$1,500 -
Mitchell Foundation for AcademicMitchell, NE
Youth development
$1,500 -
Morrill High School FoundationMorrill, NE
Scholarships
$1,500 -
Scottsbluff Public SchoolsScottsbluff, NE
Education
$1,500 -
West Nebraska Arts CenterScottsbluff, NE
Promotion of fine arts
$1,500 -
Banner County HistoricalHarrisburg, NE
Historical preservation
$1,000 -
First United Methodist ChurchScottbluff, NE
General giving
$600 -
Leadership Scottsbluff IncScottsbluff, NE
Career enrichment
$500 -
First Presbyterian ChurchScottsbluff, NE
Religious support
$150
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture5 grants $18,50029% of the total
- Health2 grants $16,50026% of the total
- Animals2 grants $13,00020% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $6,0009% of the total
- Education1 grant $5,0008% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $3,0005% of the total
- 1 other causes1 grant $2,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- John KoenigSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- Zac KarpfPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
- Steve ReisigTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- John MasseyTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
- Gary KelleyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Steve OlsenVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
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