James Stuart III Family Foundation
Accepts applications
James Stuart III Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,900 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$455,900
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $399,750 the year before.
5% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $406,450 | 44 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $399,750 | 49 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $455,900 | 44 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Stuart III President James St 5930 S 58th St Ste I, Lincoln, NE 68516 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 440-2517 |
| What to submit | The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) The organization has been certified by the IRS and is in fact acting as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions are deductible under section 170(c)(2)(b) of the internal revenue code, and furnish the organization's tax identification number: and (2) that the organization is either: (a) one which comes within the definition contained in paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code: or (b) that if the org. Is a "Private Foundation" as described in section 509 (a) that it is also an "Operating Foundation" as defined in section 4942(j)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
What James Stuart III Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 28 | $323,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $39,800 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $850 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Plymouth Church | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Charitable | $38,050 |
| Tabitha Foundation | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Centerpointe | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $30,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund - James Stuart III Family Foundation Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Living Desert | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friendship Home | Charitable | $7,050 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Angel View Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Public Schools Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Longville Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sheldon Art Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Human Resources Research Foundation Inc | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Longville Lakes Clinic | Charitable | $3,000 |
| People's City Mission | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Bright Lights Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| HopeSpoke | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Community Playhouse | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Capital Humane Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Longville Food Shelf | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lakeland Public Television | Charitable | $800 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Charitable | $750 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Charitable | $750 |
| Trout Unlimited | Charitable | $750 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Nebraska Cultural Endowment | Charitable | $500 |
| Project Pink'd | Charitable | $500 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of the Desert Mountains | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James Stuart III
- Susan S Seiler
- Barbara J Stuart
- Lee R Stuart
- Anne E Hansen
- James Stuart IV
- Matthew D Stuart
- Thomas J Stuart
Questions people ask
Does James Stuart III Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does James Stuart III Family Foundation give?
$455,900 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs James Stuart III Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Stuart III (President & Director), Susan S Seiler (V.P. & Director), Barbara J Stuart (V.P., Secretary, & Director) and Lee R Stuart (V.P. & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does James Stuart III Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and community development.