Franklin County Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Franklin County Community Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, Nebraska. In tax year 2022 it gave $38,582 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$38,582
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.0 million
How to apply
| Contact | Deb Peterson Pobox 173, Franklin, NE 68939 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 425-6215, deb.pedersen@southcentralstatebank.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application forms are available at https://fccfin.org/scholarship-funds/ organization grant application forms are available at https://fccfin.org/grant-application/ |
| Restrictions | Grants to organizations will be restricted to within the legal boundaries of franklin county, Nebraska. Grant applications are limited to once annually, awards will be a maximum of $5,000. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Franklin County Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 29 | $38,582 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Ag Society | Grants | $5,000 |
| Franklin Senior Center | Grants | $3,500 |
| Franklin Co Historical Society | Grants | $2,500 |
| Golden Years Center (Hildreth Senior Center) | Grants | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| CWF | Donations | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,100 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Franklin County Hospital | Raffle prizes | $1,000 |
| Steinkruger Funds -Union | To provide swimming lessons | $900 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $294 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $294 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $294 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerrell Gerdes
- Stuart Wilsman
- Tom Moore
- Wayne Hinrich
- Kim Grams
- Shelley Kahrs
Questions people ask
Does Franklin County Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Franklin County Community Foundation give?
$38,582 in tax year 2022, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Franklin County Community Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Jerrell Gerdes (President), Stuart Wilsman (VP), Tom Moore (Treasurer) and Wayne Hinrich (Secretary (Until 07/22)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin County Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and seniors.