Diabetes Care Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Diabetes Care Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$24.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
28% 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 | $3.9 million | 26 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 30 | $24.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.9 million | 18 | $24.8 million |
How to apply
Diabetes Care 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Diabetes Care Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $2.3 million |
| Nebraska | 10 | $1.6 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | General operating | $1.4 million |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General operating, educational | $1.4 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | General operating | $700,000 |
| Huber Neurodiscovery Collaborative | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cues School System | General operating | $60,000 |
| Village Fire Department | General operating | $50,000 |
| Healing Gift Free Clinic | General operating | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Local NE Branch | General operating | $20,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | To assist the needy | $15,000 |
| Open Door Mission | General operating | $15,000 |
| Project Harmony | General operating | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General fund | $10,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Chapelwood United Methodist Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| East Spring Branch Food Pantry | General operating | $5,000 |
| Morning Star Lutheran Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | General operating | $5,000 |
| Westside Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Huber
- Tim Wahl MD
- Jim Greisch
- Joan Heiser
Questions people ask
Does Diabetes Care Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diabetes Care Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Diabetes Care Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Huber (Chairman), Tim Wahl MD (President), Jim Greisch (Treasurer) and Joan Heiser (Executive Director).
What does Diabetes Care Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.