Debby Durham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Debby Durham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $169,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$169,000
- Assets$48.2 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
23% 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 | $1.8 million | 59 | $40.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 66 | $45.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 66 | $48.2 million |
How to apply
Debby Durham Family 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 Debby Durham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 45 | $1.7 million |
| Texas | 6 | $185,000 |
| Kansas | 12 | $155,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $60,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstreet of Fremont | Holiday decorations and summer flower pots and bumpouts | $169,000 |
| Food Bank of the Heartland | General operating funds | $160,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Durham fund for autism care for toddlers in fremont and durham fund for autism research and support | $150,000 |
| Open Door Mission | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| The Bridge | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| Durham Museum | Children's programs | $69,520 |
| Friends of Keene Memorial Library | Maintenance and holiday decorations | $65,000 |
| Amy Bell Charities Inc | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Lawrence Schools Foundation | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Weatherford Christian School | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Arlington Youth Sports | Repairs and improvements | $50,000 |
| Fremont Health Foundation | Memorial garden | $50,000 |
| Life House | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Academy Day School | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Catz Angels Rescue Effort | General operating funds | $35,000 |
| Make A Wish | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Masonic Eastern Star Home | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Sienna Francis House | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| St John's Catholic School | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Victory Boxing Club | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church School | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| VFW Fremont Post 854 | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Parker County Child Protective Services Board | General operating funds | $23,400 |
| Dreamweaver Foundation | Entertainment for seniors | $20,000 |
| Florence Millwinter Quarters | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Johnny rodgers scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Nickerson Volunteer Fire Department | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Patriotic Productions | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Roots to Wings | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Comfort dog ministry | $20,000 |
| The Weatherford Square Initiative Inc | General operating funds | $18,500 |
| John C Fremont Days | General operating funds | $16,000 |
| Archbishop Bergan School | General operating funds | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra A Durham
- Matthew C Milligan
- Molly A Milligan
- Michael D Jones
Questions people ask
Does Debby Durham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Debby Durham Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Debby Durham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra A Durham (President/ Class A Directo), Matthew C Milligan (Treasurer / Class B Direct), Molly A Milligan (Vice President / Class B D) and Michael D Jones (Secretary).
What does Debby Durham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.