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Widow Sons Mra-Keepers of the Word

Preselected recipients only Omaha, Nebraska · EIN 850502347

Widow Sons Mra-Keepers of the Word is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,080 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,080 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $6,220 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,5002$0
2024$6,2206$7,936
2025$4,0803$7,212

How to apply

Widow Sons Mra-Keepers of the Word 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska3$4,080

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Masonic Eastern Star Home for Childern
Fremont, NE
Donation$2,000
Tangier Shrine
Omaha, NE
Donation$1,080
Nebraska Masonic Home
Plattsmouth, NE
Donation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Widow Sons Mra-Keepers of the Word accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Widow Sons Mra-Keepers of the Word give?

$4,080 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,080.

Who runs Widow Sons Mra-Keepers of the Word?

Its 2025 filing lists Billy Frank (Board Member), Michael Parkinson (Treasurer), Bill Nissen (Vice Preside) and Johnny Barber (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.

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