Grateful Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Grateful Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kearney, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$3,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$58,377
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $3,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $3,000 | 3 | $54,752 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 3 | $54,057 |
| 2025 | $3,000 | 3 | $58,377 |
How to apply
Grateful Family Charitable 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 Grateful Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missionary Aviation Repair Center | Faith based support | $1,000 |
| The Oasis Ministries Inc | Faith based support | $1,000 |
| Euqipping Leaders International | Faith based support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Lefeber
- Nathan Lefeber
- Susan Stenberg
Questions people ask
Does Grateful Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grateful Family Charitable Trust give?
$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Grateful Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Lefeber (Trustee), Nathan Lefeber (Trustee) and Susan Stenberg (Trustee).
What does Grateful Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.