The Soener Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Soener Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $501,500 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$501,500
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $462,450 the year before.
48% 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 | $716,605 | 41 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $462,450 | 55 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $501,500 | 75 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
The Soener 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 Soener Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 37 | $241,500 |
| Missouri | 7 | $76,000 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $64,000 |
| Iowa | 6 | $55,000 |
| California | 3 | $18,500 |
| Kansas | 3 | $18,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Town Suicide Hotline | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Make A Wish NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Duchese Sacred Heart Academy | Charitable | $24,800 |
| Our Lady of Pillar Church | Charitable | $23,500 |
| Whetstone Ranch | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Creighton Prep School | Charitable | $18,800 |
| Omaha Conservatory of Omaha | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Northern Lights Alliance | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Epiphany Parish | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Charitable | $12,900 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Charitable | $12,600 |
| University of MN Cancer Research Fund | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Trevor Project | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Valley Hope Boonville Chapter | Charitable | $11,000 |
| ACLU MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Newman Catholic School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Servants of Mary Retirement | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Margaret Mary Parish | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Uno Recovery Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kvno | Charitable | $9,600 |
| St Cecilia Cathedral Parish | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Women Advancement Center | Charitable | $8,400 |
| Missouri River Regional Library | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Kennick Glennon Seminary | Charitable | $7,000 |
| St Joseph's Parish | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Breaking Free | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Freedom Reads | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Northwest Passage Gallery | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Ewing Maria Kaufman School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Heartland | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Family | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Groveland Elementary School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lawrence Humane Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NE AIDS Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children Relief Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Skinner Elementary School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Catherine University | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Ann Soener
- Thomas Soener
- Robert J Soener
- Beth Soener O'Connor
- Joan Soener Wilson
- Peter Joseph Soener
- Joesph Soener
Questions people ask
Does The Soener Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Soener Foundation give?
$501,500 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Soener Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Ann Soener (President), Thomas Soener (Treasurer), Robert J Soener (Director) and Beth Soener O'Connor (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Soener Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.