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M Eighmy Foundation

Accepts applications Lincoln, Nebraska · EIN 911786689

M Eighmy Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $139,545 the year before.

29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$139,54520$3.1 million
2024$143,00017$3.4 million

How to apply

ContactBarry Hemmerling
1248 O St Ste 800, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone or email(402) 474-1507
What to submitAplications should include: (1)Name of Qualified Organization making the application, (2)Detailed statement outlining purpose and desired use of funds, (3)Name, address, & phone number of contact person(s).
DeadlinesSeptember 1

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What M Eighmy Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska16$137,000
Colorado1$6,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Univ Of Ne Foundation-NCTA
Lincoln, NE
Assist Land Grant University Program with Needed Program Equipment and Improvements$20,000
Oconto Fire District
Merna, NE
Volunteer Fire Department Equipment needs$20,000
Making Lemon-Aid Refuge
Eagle, NE
To assist in development of Refuge Home for abused children$20,000
Homeward trail Bible Camp
Mason City, NE
To assist with Facilities Improvement$15,000
Lincoln Children's Musuem
Lincoln, NE
Remodle and improve$12,000
Custer Co Farm Bureau Scholarship F
Broken Bow, NE
College Scholarships$12,000
NE Farm Bureau Foundation
Lincoln, NE
Educational Materials and Scholarships$12,000
Navigators
Colorado Springs, CO
Operational Expense$6,000
Christian Heritage Home
Walton, NE
Capital Improvement Projects$5,000
Univ of NE Foundation -Lead
lincoln, NE
Leadership Education Assistance for young Ag producers & Agribusiness people$5,000
Arcadia Fire Rescue
Arcadia, NE
Facility Improvements & Equipment update$5,000
Custer Co Foundation
Broken Bow, NE
Scholarships$3,000
Sync with God
Lincoln, NE
Educational program assistance$3,000
Ne Public Radio
Lincoln, NE
Assistance for Public Radio Broadcasts$2,000
Burr Oak Church
Eddyville, NE
General Fund Religious Activity$1,000
Broken Bow Prairie Center
Broken Bow, NE
Activities for Older Citizens$1,000
Broken Bow Library Foundation
Broken Bow, NE
Assistance for Library operation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does M Eighmy Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1.

How much does M Eighmy Foundation give?

$143,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs M Eighmy Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gregg A Jones (Director), Barry Hemmerling (Vice President), Gary Bredensteiner (Treasurer) and James Jones (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does M Eighmy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.

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