Nelnet Foundation
Nelnet Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.1 million and the largest $3.1 million. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.1 million
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$26.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 1 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 1 | $24.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 1 | $26.2 million |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Contact the foundation before you apply.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $3.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See | See attachment 22 & 23 | $3.1 million |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Kiser
- Jim Kruger
- Bill Munn
- Thomas E Henning
- Kathy Farrell
- Kimberly Rath
- David Graff
- Preeta D Bansal
- Michael Dunlap
- Matthew Dunlap
- Adam Peterson
- Jona van Deun
Questions people ask
Does Nelnet Foundation accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Nelnet Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.1 million.
Who runs Nelnet Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ben Kiser (President), Jim Kruger (Vice President, Treasurer), Bill Munn (Secretary) and Thomas E Henning (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.