Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Preselected recipients only
Nebraska Academy of Sciences is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,683 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $9,340. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$31,683
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$9,340
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,518 the year before.
33% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,518 | 19 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $31,683 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Nebraska Academy of Sciences 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nebraska Academy of Sciences funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 11 | $31,683 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Grant | $9,340 |
| Individual | Grant | $5,000 |
| Spalding Academy | Grant | $4,303 |
| Asian Community Cultural Center | Grant | $4,185 |
| Individual | Grant | $3,505 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Shaffer
- Ann Buchmann
- Bradley Peterson
- Randy Lienemann
- Annemarie Shibata
- Marc Bathke
- Justin Andersson
- Tessa Durham Brooks
- Kristin Benton
Questions people ask
Does Nebraska Academy of Sciences accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nebraska Academy of Sciences give?
$31,683 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Nebraska Academy of Sciences?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Shaffer (Director), Ann Buchmann (Secretary), Bradley Peterson (President) and Randy Lienemann (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Nebraska Academy of Sciences fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.