Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$60,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $52,725 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,500 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Byron J & Linda A Stigge 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 Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 14 | $55,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's Cathedral | Support the catholic education of children at the parish grade school and the parish mass and choir ministries. | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Support academic scholarship for engineering school undergraduates. | $10,000 |
| Cues Fund | Provides centralized leadership and governance to three urban elementary schools in omaha, ne serving a majority of low-income students and families. | $6,000 |
| Cathedral Arts Project | Support instruction in the visual and performing arts to the underserved elementary students. | $5,000 |
| Concordia University | Support the academic and community to equip men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc | Empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. | $5,000 |
| Skutt Catholic High School | Support catholic college preparatory education for high school students. | $5,000 |
| Mount Michael High School | Support college preparatory education for young men committed to academic excellence | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha | Support the archdiocese ministries annual appeal. | $2,500 |
| Roncalli High School | Support catholic college preparatory education for high school students. | $2,000 |
| Bethlehem House | Support services and life skills training for pregnant women. | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Sisters of Omaha | Support independent and assisted living for low income seniors | $1,000 |
| Project Harmony | Support programs to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect. | $1,000 |
| The Sunny Side Foundation | Support for services to families who experience pregnancy and infant loss. | $1,000 |
| African Educational Support | Suport the koromaiti, kenya primary schools | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Byron J Stigge
- Linda A Stigge
- Byron J Stigge Jr
- Helen G Hammond
- Elizabeth A McGuire
- Mary M Fahrenkrug
- Ann M Gomez
Questions people ask
Does Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation give?
$60,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Byron J Stigge (Director), Linda A Stigge (Director), Byron J Stigge Jr (Director) and Helen G Hammond (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Byron J & Linda A Stigge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.