Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boys Town, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,705 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,705
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,050 the year before.
7% 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 | $65,050 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $67,705 | 15 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation C/O Perry K Wiseman Cpa, PO Box 690, Boys Town, NE 68010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 861-1800, gigerfoundation1357@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Grant application provided by the trustee |
| Restrictions | Recipient must be a 501 (c)(3) organization. Priority given to grant requests involving the environment, senior citizens, education, christian education, and music education. |
What Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 13 | $64,205 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Central Congregational | Capital building campaign | $10,500 |
| Omaha Public Library Foundation | Adult literacy books / programs | $9,205 |
| Opera Omaha | Community engagement / education | $8,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | Arbor day festival | $7,000 |
| Bluebarn Theatre | Building supplies | $5,000 |
| Omaha Symphony Orchestra | Choral collaborative | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Food donation | $4,500 |
| Metro Community College | Scholarship endowment | $4,000 |
| Completely Kids | Weekend food program | $3,000 |
| Siena Francis House | General support | $3,000 |
| Child Saving Institute | Project funding / emergency shelter | $2,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Symphony | General support | $2,000 |
| NE Humane Society | Walk for the animals/animeals | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | Sea turtle care | $1,500 |
| Kvno Radio | Classical music support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Acker
- Wendy Ellis
- Elisa Blazek
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc give?
$67,705 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet Acker (President), Wendy Ellis (Secretary) and Elisa Blazek (Treasurer).
What does Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.