Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation
Accepts applications
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $814,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$814,000
- Assets$30.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.3 million | 9 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 11 | $29.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 10 | $30.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | M Driscoll Co Noel Barrett Shuler 205 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 494-6270 |
| What to submit | Requests for funds must be submitted to the foundation in writing. |
| Restrictions | Fund programs designed to improve life for youth and disadva ntaged of Larimer Co. and Colorado in health, welfare, dis abilities, education, art culture, humanities and aging. |
What Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $8,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Respite Care Inc | Charitable contribution | $814,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Northern Colorado | Unrestricted gift | $175,000 |
| Colorado FFA Foundation | Support of agricultural | $152,525 |
| Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| Grace Village | Unrestricted gift | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Childsafe Colorado | Support of programs | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County | In support of summer | $31,000 |
| Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Foundant Technologies | Unrestricted gift | $8,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Driscoll
- Cathy Schott
- Kathi Wright
- First National Bank of Omaha
Questions people ask
Does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Driscoll (Chairperson), Cathy Schott (Treasurer), Kathi Wright (Secretary) and First National Bank of Omaha (Trustee).
What does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.