Merlyn Anderson Trust
Preselected recipients only
Merlyn Anderson Trust is a private foundation in Beatrice, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $569,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$569,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,500 the year before.
85% 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 | $45,000 | 10 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $49,500 | 12 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $569,500 | 13 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Merlyn Anderson 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 Merlyn Anderson Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 11 | $554,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska FFA Foundation | Education | $125,000 |
| Southeast Community College Foundation | Education | $125,000 |
| Nebraska 4-H Foundation | Education | $125,000 |
| Beatrice Educaitonal Foundation | Education | $70,000 |
| Fairbury Public Schools Foundation | Educaiton | $70,000 |
| Addison Koening and Creighton University | Education | $10,000 |
| Taelyn Filpi and University of Nebraska | Education | $10,000 |
| Seth Dean and Southeast Community College | Education | $10,000 |
| Samantha Schmidt and Kansas State University | Educaiton | $10,000 |
| Ashley Sasse and Nebraska College of Technical Agricultural | Education | $5,000 |
| Jordan Musil and Butler Community College | Education | $5,000 |
| Dustin Kapke and Concordia University | Education | $2,250 |
| Lucas Lewandowski and the University of Nebraska | Education | $2,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Pinnacle Bank
Questions people ask
Does Merlyn Anderson Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merlyn Anderson Trust give?
$569,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Merlyn Anderson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Pinnacle Bank (Trustee).
What does Merlyn Anderson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.