Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Island, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,250 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37,250
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$426,556
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,500 the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 | $36,500 | 23 | $430,268 |
| 2024 | $37,250 | 28 | $426,556 |
How to apply
| Contact | Equitable Bank Attn Alison Larson 113 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 382-3136, alarson@equitableonline.com |
| What to submit | A grant application form is provided by the foundation. Information and materials checklist is included within the application form. All applications are to be submitted via email. |
| Deadlines | April 1st to be reviewed for june 30 distribution |
| Restrictions | 1. Equitable bank charitable foundation will fund only 501(c)(3) organizations and those with "public charity" status or its equivalent. 2. There will be no funding to political or fraternal organizations or individuals. 3. Organizations will not automatically be considered for funding the following year. Proposals with updated attachments will need to be submitted. 4. In some cases, site visits will be scheduled before funding decisions are made, and the organization may be requested to make a presentation to the equitable bank charitable foundation board regarding their grant proposal. 5. Equitable bank charitable foundation's primary target areas are the communities in which equitable bank operates. We are particularly interested in communities with diverse needs as well as areas where equitable bank is an integral part of the neighboring business community. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 28 | $37,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stuhr Museum Foundation | Operational | $3,500 |
| Epic Discovery Center | Operational | $3,000 |
| Band of the Strong | Operational | $2,000 |
| Gips Foundation | Operational | $2,000 |
| House of Bah Foundation | Operational | $2,000 |
| Youth Care and Beyond Inc | Operational | $2,000 |
| Completely Kids | Operational | $1,500 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Operational | $1,500 |
| Red Cross | Operational | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand I | Operational | $1,000 |
| Center for Legal Immigration Assist | Operational | $1,000 |
| Dibs for Kids | Operational | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Operational | $1,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | Operational | $1,000 |
| Hope Center for Kids Inc | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Housing Developers Associa | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative | Operational | $1,000 |
| North Platte Community Theater | Operational | $1,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers I | Operational | $1,000 |
| Restoring Dignity | Operational | $1,000 |
| Rise Academy | Operational | $1,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Operational | $1,000 |
| Women's Center for Advancement | Operational | $1,000 |
| Young Entrepreneurs of the Future | Operational | $1,000 |
| Merry Makers Co Dreamweaver Founda | Operational | $750 |
| Giltner Public Schools Foundation | Operational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Larson
- Erin Marsh
- DJ Bradley
Questions people ask
Does Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st to be reviewed for june 30 distribution.
How much does Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation give?
$37,250 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Larson (President), Erin Marsh (Secretary) and DJ Bradley (Treasurer).
What does Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and human services.