Lois E Riss Trust
Accepts applications
Lois E Riss Trust is a private foundation in Big Springs, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,319 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,060 and the largest $4,061. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,319
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,060
- Largest grant$4,061
- Assets$583,819
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,997 | 21 | $704,402 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 23 | $640,538 |
| 2025 | $69,319 | 18 | $583,819 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lois E Riss Trust PO Box 436, Big Springs, NE 69122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 889-3681 |
| What to submit | Applicant's name, address and telephone number, along with a letter describing applicant's ambitions, objectives & references. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships to high school seniors & above, in cities of Big Springs, Chappell, Brule, Ogallala, Lewellen, & Oshkosh in Nebraska, and Julesburg, Sedgwick, & Ovid in Colorado. |
What Lois E Riss Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 10 | $40,604 |
| Colorado | 8 | $30,397 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,061 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,060 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,972 |
Officers and trustees
- Alicia Adams
- Ruby Timm
- Amy Stanley
Questions people ask
Does Lois E Riss Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lois E Riss Trust give?
$69,319 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,060.
Who runs Lois E Riss Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alicia Adams (Co-Trustee), Ruby Timm (Co-Trustee) and Amy Stanley (Co-Trustee).
What does Lois E Riss Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.