Ameritas Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Ameritas Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $943,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $943,500 and the largest $943,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$943,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$943,500
- Largest grant$943,500
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $760,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $760,000 | 1 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $943,500 | 1 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Liz Ring Carlson Ameritas Charitable Foundation, Ostreet Lincoln, NE 68510 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 467-7828, acfgiving@ameritas.com |
| What to submit | Business Rationale for application should be sent to ACFGIVING@AMERITAS.COM. The invitaiton to apply online will be emailed via Benevity Grants. Online Application Platform requires the following information: (A) Cause Summary; including name, TIN, Address, Website, Mission Statement, and Contact Information (b) Project details; including project name, type, focus area, geographic reach, state, timeline, and description (c) Other Information: a. If approved, how do you plan to spend this grant? b. Confirmed Partners and their roles. c. Why do you think Ameritas would be a good partner for your organization? d. Is your organization open to all, and do you practice Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? (d) Required Attachments a. Board of Directors b. Project Budget & Financial Plan c. Most recent Audited Statements d. Any other support deemed necessary |
| Deadlines | The Ameritas Charitable Foundation meets twice a year. In order to be responsive to the needs of the |
| Restrictions | Preference will be given to funding requests from qualified applicants received from communities with an Ameritas presence. All organizations having 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status conferred by the Internal Revenue Service are eligible to apply for funding consideration as long as the organization has two years of audited or reviewed financial statements. Preference will be given to educational programs, but consideration will be given to civic, cultural, health and welfare requests. Generally, requests for support of debt retirement or operational deficits are not favored. Funding of any project, program or organization is limited to 10% of the total amount of the project, program or organizational budget. Funding is also limited to 5% of the total amount for capital campaigns. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $943,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grants Attachment | Various | $943,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Jurgenmeier
- Susan K Wilkinson
- Tonn M Ostergard
Questions people ask
Does Ameritas Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The Ameritas Charitable Foundation meets twice a year. In order to be responsive to the needs of the.
How much does Ameritas Charitable Foundation give?
$943,500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $943,500.
Who runs Ameritas Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Jurgenmeier (President & Director), Susan K Wilkinson (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Tonn M Ostergard (VP & Director).