John A & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John A & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Central City, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $56,000. 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$227,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,175 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,000 | 13 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $212,175 | 11 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $227,000 | 9 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
John A & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9 | $227,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merrick Foundation Inc | General support | $56,000 |
| Hastings College Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Palmer Community Foundation-Day Care | General support | $31,000 |
| Stuhr Museum Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Angels Among Us | General support | $20,000 |
| The Palmer American Legion | General support | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Greater Nebraska Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| GICC Development Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Good Life Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Dinsdale
- Lynn Dinsdale-Marchese
Questions people ask
Does John A & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John A & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation give?
$227,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs John A & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Dinsdale (Trustee) and Lynn Dinsdale-Marchese (Trustee).