Duncan Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Duncan Family Trust is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $631,770 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $148,500. 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$631,770
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$148,500
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $380,028 the year before.
61% 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 | $394,900 | 28 | $495,887 |
| 2024 | $380,028 | 28 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $631,770 | 38 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Duncan Family Trust 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 Duncan Family Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 23 | $541,770 |
| Michigan | 8 | $49,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $34,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Community Foundation | General operations | $148,500 |
| United Way of Lincolnlancaster County | General operations | $131,500 |
| Cultural Centers of Lincoln | General operations | $100,000 |
| Malone Community Center | General operations | $52,500 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | General operations | $28,500 |
| United Way of Utah County | General operations | $26,500 |
| Family Service Lincoln | General operations | $20,000 |
| Good Neighbor Community Center | General operations | $15,000 |
| Leadership Lincoln Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| El Centro de Las Americas | General operations | $14,500 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| Child Advocacy Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Community Action Gathering Place | General operations | $5,000 |
| Corporate Angel Network | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lansing Community College Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry | General operations | $5,000 |
| LNK Skills USA | General operations | $4,000 |
| Branched Oak Observatory | General operations | $2,500 |
| Cause Collective | General operations | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Public Media | General operations | $2,500 |
| Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals | General operations | $2,500 |
| Utah Food Bank | General operations | $2,500 |
| WNCC Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools | General operations | $2,270 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | General operations | $1,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Nebraska | General operations | $1,500 |
| Aeroangel | General operations | $1,000 |
| Asian Community & Cultural Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Burma Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cereal City Development Corporation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Crops | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wyuka Historical Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cir Inc | General operations | $500 |
| Jayhawk Aero Design | General operations | $500 |
| Quilts of Valor | General operations | $500 |
| Voces | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Robert Duncan
- Cindy Morris
- Connie Duncan
- Katherine Duncan
- D Todd Duncan
- Karen K Duncan
Questions people ask
Does Duncan Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Duncan Family Trust give?
$631,770 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Duncan Family Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists J Robert Duncan (Secretary/Director), Cindy Morris (Treasurer), Connie Duncan (Vice President/Director) and Katherine Duncan (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Duncan Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and arts and culture.