Backer Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Backer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $359,800 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$359,800
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $299,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $299,750 | 43 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $299,000 | 40 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $359,800 | 45 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Backer Family Charitable Trust 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 Backer Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 19 | $183,634 |
| Colorado | 3 | $38,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $34,000 |
| California | 7 | $30,800 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $14,866 |
| Oregon | 1 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Omaha Youth for Christ | General fund | $50,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | General fund | $38,000 |
| West Hills Presbyterian Church | General fund | $30,000 |
| Spcctf Mozaik Project-Jim and Renate Bultema & Joe & Sue Saunders-Robb | General fund | $25,000 |
| Special Hope Network | General fund | $20,000 |
| Ascent Community Church | General fund | $18,000 |
| For His Children | General fund | $12,866 |
| Luis Palau Association | General fund | $12,500 |
| Josie Harper Hospice House | General fund | $12,000 |
| Real Life Church | General fund | $11,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund of Omaha | General fund | $10,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Assn | General fund | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | General fund | $10,000 |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Oppd | General fund | $10,000 |
| Mountains Move | General fund | $10,000 |
| SPCC Turkey Foundation | General fund | $9,000 |
| SCV Education Foundation | General fund | $7,000 |
| Stanford University | General fund | $5,000 |
| Yates Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cues | General fund | $4,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | General fund | $4,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General fund | $4,000 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | General fund | $4,000 |
| Omaha Tennis Association | General fund | $3,500 |
| Fostering Youth Independence | General fund | $3,300 |
| Gifford Park Neighborhood Assn | General fund | $3,000 |
| Shepards' Staff | General fund | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Tree of Lights | Tree of lights | $2,785 |
| Dmu - Unveil | General fund | $2,000 |
| Lipscomb University | General fund | $2,000 |
| SCV Pregnancy Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Sim USA | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| Young Life Santa Clarita | General fund | $2,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General fund | $1,500 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | General fund | $1,349 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital | General fund | $1,000 |
| Omaha Home for Boys | General fund | $1,000 |
| Opera Omaha | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bridges Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Backer Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Backer Family Charitable Trust give?
$359,800 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Backer Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bridges Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Backer Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.