Oldfather Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Oldfather Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Kearney, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $65,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $65,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Oldfather Foundation 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 Oldfather Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 10 | $47,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevating Connections | General operations | $18,000 |
| Lighthouse | General fund operations | $15,000 |
| Kearney Catholic Hs Foundation | General fund operations | $8,000 |
| Kearney Buffalo County Casa | General operations | $7,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | General funds operations | $4,750 |
| Buffalo County Community PTR | General fund operations | $3,000 |
| NE State Historical Society Foundat | General fund operations | $3,000 |
| Kearney Public Library Foundation | General fund opeations | $2,500 |
| Kearney Family YMCA | Youth membership support | $2,500 |
| Helpcare Clinic | General fund operations | $1,000 |
| University Nebrasa Extension Buffal | 4-h council | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David H Oldfather
- Jane O Light
Questions people ask
Does Oldfather Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oldfather Foundation Trust give?
$65,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Oldfather Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists David H Oldfather (Co-Trustee) and Jane O Light (Co-Trustee).
What does Oldfather Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.