The Denney Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Denney Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$267,429
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,500 | 2 | $205,942 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 2 | $241,974 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 3 | $267,429 |
How to apply
The Denney Charitable 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 The Denney Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doane University | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Omaha Press Club Foundation Inc | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Msforward Inc | Program funding | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Kunkle
- Richard Denney
- Robert Denney
- Arthur Denney
Questions people ask
Does The Denney Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Denney Charitable Trust give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Denney Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn Kunkle (Trustee), Richard Denney (Trustee), Robert Denney (Trustee) and Arthur Denney (Trustee).
What does The Denney Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.