Moeller Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Moeller Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $196,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$196,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $177,800 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 15 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $196,000 | 15 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First Nebraska Trust Company PO Box 81667, Lincoln, NE 68501-1667 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 477-2200 |
| What to submit | Please contact the foundation for a grant application. |
| Deadlines | January 31 |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to organizations in the lincoln, Nebraska area. |
What Moeller Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 15 | $196,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde Malone Community Center | Grant distribution | $25,000 |
| Fresh Start Home | Grant distribution | $21,000 |
| Tabitha Foundation | Grant distribution | $20,000 |
| Heartland Cancer Foundation | Grant distribution | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Museum | Grant distribution | $15,000 |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy Center | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association for Fam | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Educare of Lincoln | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Family Service Lincoln | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Food Fort | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Milkworks | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Min | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
| White Cane Foundation | Grant distribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Nebraska Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Moeller Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 31.
How much does Moeller Charitable Trust give?
$196,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Moeller Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Nebraska Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Moeller Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.