The Rebensdorf Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $228,500 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$228,500
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $196,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $202,500 | 72 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $196,500 | 67 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $228,500 | 71 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The Rebensdorf Family 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.
What The Rebensdorf Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 45 | $173,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $9,000 |
| New York | 4 | $7,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide benefits through private financial support from individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations to the university of nebraska and its four campuses. | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church | To provide inspiring and prayerful worship, quality, lifelong religious education for everyone, and loving service to those in need. | $11,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha | To provide partial tuition k-8 scholarships to qualifying low income families so they can access the private or parochial education of their choice. | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | To provide emergency and supplemental food to 93 counties in nebraska and western iowa. | $9,500 |
| Open Door Mission | To provide basic needs and christian life changing programs for the homeless and needy. | $9,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | To find cures and means of prevention for childhood catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Omaha | To provide technical and financial assistance in a variety of community-based programs and work through the army's worldwide network of personnel and facilities in 105 countries. | $8,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | To provide basic human needs services, clothing, and food to the north omaha community. | $7,000 |
| Marian High School | To commit all its resources to the college preparatory education of young women, teaching them to be leaders and lifelong learners in a society where their talents and faith will give hope to the world. | $7,000 |
| World Herald Goodfellows Charities | To provide direct assistance to needy families in the midlands. | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Omaha | To translate the gospel of jesus christ into action and seek to transform the world by sharing god's mercy and compassionate love with all people | $6,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | To raise awareness and manage and distribute funds to support children's hospital and medical center. | $6,000 |
| Hetra (Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc) | To improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children with disabilities through equine assisted activities. | $6,000 |
| National Railroad Hall of Fame | To establish and maintain a national railroad hall of fame for the education of the public and the preservation of railroad history. | $6,000 |
| A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation | To provide information, education and training on the issues facing cancer survivors and their caregivers. | $5,000 |
| Autism Speaks | To promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. | $5,000 |
| Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) | To provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral health services. | $5,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | To be more than a pantry by providing clients with resources to be food secure and self-sufficient in a hope-filled environment. | $5,000 |
| Omaha Botanical Center Inc - (Lauritzen Gardens) | To provide memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all. | $5,000 |
| Madonna Foundation | To provide funding to madonna rehabilitation hospital. | $4,000 |
| Iowa Railroad Historical Society | To educate the public on railroad history. | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross | To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | $3,000 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha | To continue the mission of jesus and live at once in the ancient tradition of roman catholicism and the young, unique heritage of northeastern nebraska. | $3,000 |
| Cedars Home for Children Foundation Inc | To help children who have been abused, neglected, or homeless, achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | To distribute toys to children whose parents cannot afford to provide for christmas. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | To enrich the community through: 1)the presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences 2)the stewardship of the orpheum theater and the holland performing arts center and 3)education and community engagement programs. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | To support the omaha zoological society. | $3,000 |
| Smile Train | To provide a child born with a cleft the same opportunities in life as a child born without a cleft. | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | To support veterans and service members transition to civilian life. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Street School | To provide a private, faith-based, non-profit organization serving high school students who have been unsuccessful in traditional learning environments. | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | To provide funds to help children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. | $2,000 |
| Chrisitan Urban Education Service (Cues) | To deliver financial support and operational guidance to schools providing urban youth with documented and sustainable educational success and life skills development. | $2,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | To contribute to harmonious family relationships, strengthen the positive values in family life and promote healthy personality development and satisfactory social functioning of family members. | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To educate twenty-first-century leaders of character and integrity | $2,000 |
| Hospice House | To embrace residents living with terminal illnesses and their families and friends with compassionate care and comfort, and to provide end-of-life education in the community. | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society | To provide safe and loving care for children of all ages. | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | To improve the quality of life by supporting excellence in health care and health care education provided by methodist health system. | $2,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | To change young mens' lives through programming that supports, challenges, inspires and instills a life rooted in education, self discipline and service to community. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Rebensdorf
- Margaret J Rebensdorf
- Dennis J Duffy
Questions people ask
Does The Rebensdorf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rebensdorf Family Foundation give?
$228,500 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Rebensdorf Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John H Rebensdorf (President & Treasurer, Dir), Margaret J Rebensdorf (Secretary, Director) and Dennis J Duffy (Director).
What does The Rebensdorf Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.