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Edward Gentleman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Omaha, Nebraska · EIN 923183493

Edward Gentleman Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,072 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,024 and the largest $7,024. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $20,313 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$100,8513$406,970
2024$20,3133$421,468
2025$21,0723$435,000

How to apply

Edward Gentleman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edward Gentleman Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska3$21,072

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust Inc
North Platte, NE
General support$7,024
North Platte Public Schools Fdn
North Platte, NE
General support$7,024
Merrick Foundation Inc
Central City, NE
General suppport$7,024

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edward Gentleman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Edward Gentleman Foundation give?

$21,072 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,024.

Who runs Edward Gentleman Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists First National Bank of Omaha (Trustee).

What does Edward Gentleman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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