Rupert Dunklau Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fremont, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.0 million and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.0 million
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$72.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 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 | $1.8 million | 1 | $57.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 1 | $65.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 1 | $72.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kari Ridder PO Box 770, Fremont, NE 68026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 328-0370 |
| What to submit | Complete inquiry application on dunklaufoundation.org website or written request. |
| Deadlines | March 31 and september 30, annually |
| Restrictions | Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax status or be a tax supported entity. The foundation will not make a grant for more that 50% of the grant seeker's total need. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List - Cash | Current operations | $2.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Paul Dunklau
- Kari Ridder
- Joel Jelkin
- Casey Meyer
- Bradley D Holtorf
- Lloyd Probasco
- Terry J McClain
- Larry Shepard
Questions people ask
Does Rupert Dunklau Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31 and september 30, annually.
How much does Rupert Dunklau Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.0 million.
Who runs Rupert Dunklau Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rev Paul Dunklau (Secretary), Kari Ridder (Executive Dir.), Joel Jelkin (Treasurer) and Casey Meyer (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.