Acklie Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Acklie Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $13.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $13.4 million and the largest $13.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$13.4 million
- Largest grant$13.4 million
- Assets$287 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $14.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.0 million | 1 | $246 million |
| 2024 | $14.7 million | 1 | $261 million |
| 2025 | $13.4 million | 1 | $287 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Holly Ostergard President 400 NW 56th Street, Lincoln, NE 68528 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 475-9521 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See attachment 20 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $13.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 21 | Various | $13.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Acklie Ostergard
- Phyllis A Acklie
- Tonn Ostergard
- Jeff Schumacher
- Halley Kruse
Questions people ask
Does Acklie Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachment 20.
How much does Acklie Charitable Foundation give?
$13.4 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $13.4 million.
Who runs Acklie Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Holly Acklie Ostergard (President), Phyllis A Acklie (Director), Tonn Ostergard (Treasurer) and Jeff Schumacher (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.