Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Kearney, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $780,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$780,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $775,000 the year before.
65% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $760,000 | 17 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $775,000 | 20 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $780,000 | 25 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Oldfather PO Box 1775, 22033 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68848 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 237-4571, bill@oldfatherfinancial.com |
| What to submit | Application forms available upon request >> provide full details on proposed project or need |
| Restrictions | Exempt organization 50(c)(3); exclusively for charitable, scientific, religious, literary, or educational purposes |
What Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 25 | $780,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Rural health education | $200,000 |
| Kearney Area Communty Foundation | Capital campaign | $50,400 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundatoin | 2/5 of outdoor facilities project | $50,000 |
| Kearney Community Sustainable Housg | Capital campaing | $50,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundatoin | Hanny arram center additiona | $50,000 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Addition | $50,000 |
| Safe Center | Capital campaing | $50,000 |
| Kearney Partnership | Visitors center | $40,000 |
| World Theater | Upgrade lighting, hvac | $35,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Capital campaign - head start | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Center | Kitchen renovation | $25,000 |
| Kearney Rescue Cats | Assistance with veterinary costs | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | 1/2 drydan park | $25,000 |
| Kearney Womans Club | Clubhouse repairs | $20,000 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | Program support | $15,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundatoin | 8th grade band trip | $12,600 |
| Kearney Family YMCA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | Nebraska documenters program | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion | 2025 reunion | $8,000 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | Show support | $7,500 |
| Help Care Clinic | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | Imagination library | $5,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council | Support for jazz at the world | $4,000 |
| Nebraska Serious Injury & Line of D | Response trailer | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Oldfather
- Sherry Morrow
- Rachelle Bryant
- Cindy Walker
- Richard Hranac
Questions people ask
Does Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust give?
$780,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists William Oldfather (Secretary/Tr), Sherry Morrow (President), Rachelle Bryant (Vice-Preside) and Cindy Walker (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.