The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ralston, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $190,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$190,000
- Assets$40.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $638,750 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $638,750 | 34 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $40.0 million |
How to apply
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 28 | $1.1 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $3,534 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation | Chimney rock trails | $190,000 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | School field trip program | $105,000 |
| Omaha Botanical Lauritzen Gardens | Great hall renovation | $100,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Nursing building | $100,000 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Capital grant | $75,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Giraffe complex | $75,000 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | Capital grant | $75,000 |
| Bellvue University | Technology endowment | $50,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Abbott lecture hall renovations | $50,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Uno flight simulator | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Nebraska | Programming grant | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Emergency elkhorn tornado relief | $20,000 |
| Living History Farms Foundation | Programming grant | $20,000 |
| The Malone Center | Programming grant | $20,000 |
| Heartland Cancer Foundation | Programming grant | $15,000 |
| Radio Talking Book Services | Programming grant | $12,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico | Sports equipment | $10,000 |
| At Ease USA | Trauma treatment for veterans | $10,000 |
| Bellvue University | Vision and values series | $10,000 |
| Columbus Area Children's Museum | Programming grant | $10,000 |
| Friends of Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Programming grant | $10,000 |
| Juniper Refuge | Refugee assistance | $10,000 |
| Share A Fare Inc | Taxi fare subsidy | $10,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary PTA | Programming support | $10,000 |
| The Healing Kadi Foundation | Endowment | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Photo ark exhibit | $10,000 |
| Nebraska 4-H Foundation | Programming grant | $6,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Juvenille Diabetes Research Fund | Research grant | $5,000 |
| Post Playhouse | Production support | $5,000 |
| Kregel Windmill Factory Museum | Educational programming | $4,500 |
| McLindon Family Foundation | Adaptive sports equipment | $3,534 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel E Lienemann
- Del A Lienemann Jr
- Denise L Scholz
- Dorothy Pflug
- James Carpenter
- Laura Bishop
- Rachel Lienemann
- Rebecca Christie
Questions people ask
Does The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel E Lienemann (Secretary), Del A Lienemann Jr (Trustee), Denise L Scholz (Treasurer) and Dorothy Pflug (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.