Pegler Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Pegler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $967,250 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$967,250
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $432,300 the year before.
42% 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 | $406,615 | 18 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $432,300 | 23 | $12.8 million |
| 2025 | $967,250 | 24 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pegler Family Foundation PO Box 81667, Lincoln, NE 68501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 477-2200 |
| What to submit | Application should be made by letter to the board and include the following: - the purpose for which the funds will be used - a list of current officers, directors, and trustees - a copy of the letter from the internal revenue service, authorizing irc section 501(c)(3) status |
| Restrictions | Organization must function within the united states or its possessions |
What Pegler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 19 | $947,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,750 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General operations | $600,000 |
| Lincoln Youth Football League | General operations | $155,000 |
| Lincoln Childrens Zoo | General operations | $100,000 |
| Westside Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | General operations | $20,000 |
| Rudge Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Emeralds Booster Club Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Brownell-Talbot School | General operations | $3,000 |
| The Aubri Brown Club | General operations | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Blue Jays for Baltimore | General operations | $1,250 |
| Raymond Central Communities Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Silver Hawks Booster Club | General operations | $1,000 |
| Woods Tennis and Educational Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hudson Advocates | General operations | $500 |
| Red Barn Schoolhouse | General operations | $500 |
| Foodbankfortheheartland | General operations | $250 |
| Lincoln Gold | General operations | $250 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General operations | $250 |
| Tabitha Foundation | General operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald H Pegler III
- Leslie A Pegler Deeter
- Susan L Pegler Hoppe
- Cary Kline
- Dyan R Pegler
- Ellen Gaston
- Katey Pickel
- Marian Pegler
- Scott Semrad
- Trent Deeter
- Jeff Semrad
Questions people ask
Does Pegler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pegler Family Foundation give?
$967,250 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Pegler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald H Pegler III (Trustee / President), Leslie A Pegler Deeter (Trustee / VP), Susan L Pegler Hoppe (Trustee / VP) and Cary Kline (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Pegler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.