Bluestem Prairie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bluestem Prairie Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,120 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $83,340. 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$150,120
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$83,340
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $148,120 the year before.
4% 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 | $142,930 | 41 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $148,120 | 38 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $150,120 | 37 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Bluestem Prairie 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 Bluestem Prairie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 30 | $148,140 |
| New York | 5 | $1,300 |
| Iowa | 2 | $680 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Douglas Public Building Commi | unrestricted | $83,340 |
| Ollie Webb Center | The art of imagination | $10,000 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Omaha Public Library | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foodbank For The Heartland | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Learning for All | unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Joslyn Castle Trust | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Durham Museum | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Loveland Garden Club | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Netv | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foun | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Omaha Park Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Nebraska | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Child Saving Institute | unrestricted | $500 |
| Girls Inc | unrestricted | $500 |
| Junior League of Omaha Foundation | unrestricted | $500 |
| Nebraska Humanities Council | unrestricted | $500 |
| Union for Contemporary Art | unrestricted | $500 |
| Holland Childrens Institute | unrestricted | $500 |
| Boys Girls Club | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cathedral Arts Project | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue | unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $300 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | unrestricted | $300 |
| American Museum of Natural History | unrestricted | $250 |
| Individual | unrestricted | $250 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Friends of Iowa PBS Foundation | Unrestricted | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- George H Krauss
- Katherine Krauss
Questions people ask
Does Bluestem Prairie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bluestem Prairie Foundation give?
$150,120 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bluestem Prairie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George H Krauss (Treasurer) and Katherine Krauss (President).
What does Bluestem Prairie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.