Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $920,100 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $535,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$920,100
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$535,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $386,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $386,000 | 15 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $920,100 | 17 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 7 | $565,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $261,000 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Support environmenataland convervationreasearch | $535,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Support research | $200,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Public Policy Research | Support research | $75,000 |
| Hudson Institute Inc | Fund research, writtingsbriefings and conferences about US foreign policy. | $50,000 |
| Sublette County Historical Society dba Museum of the Mountain Man | Donation to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Home Schooling for College Credit Inc | Support efforts tohave home schooledchildren receive college credit. | $15,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Restoring constitutionallimits on government | $10,000 |
| Church of Our Lady of Peace | Support of Pinedalelocal catholic organziation. | $6,000 |
| Fur Trade Days Inc dba Museum of the Fur Trade | Support musuem operations | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Stock Growers Endowment Trust | Annual trust fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Promote transparency and integrity | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Pinedale Fine Arts Council | Sponsor SoundcheckSummer MusicSeries | $1,000 |
| Papillion Community Foundation | Spport for the 50 milemarch event. | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Support of the volunteerappreciation party. | $1,000 |
| Montana Historical Society | Perservation of Montana History | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- J Joe Ricketts
- Alfred P Levitt
Questions people ask
Does Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation give?
$920,100 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Joe Ricketts (President, CEO and Treasurer) and Alfred P Levitt (Secretary and General Counsel).
What does Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.