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Backer Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Bridges Trust Company Ttee. It holds total assets of $3.7M. Annual income is reported at $867K. Total assets have grown from $794 in 2011 to $3.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Backer Family Charitable Trust has made 151 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $245K in 2020 to $632K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $65K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nebraska, Colorado, California, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 41 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Backer Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 151 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, CO, CA.
Backer Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.1M across 151 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $65K.
Backer Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Backer Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$348K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$228K
Distribution Amount
$285K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
151
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health FoundationGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $45K | 2022 |
| Central High School FoundationGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $35K | 2022 |
| Greater Omaha Youth For ChristGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $20K | 2022 |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $20K | 2022 |
| Josie Harper Hospice HouseGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $19K | 2022 |
| West Hills Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $18K | 2022 |
| Ascent Community ChurchGENERAL FUND | Louisville, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Luis Palau AssociationGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $13K | 2022 |
| Joe And Sue Saunders-Robb Co ReliantGENERAL FUND | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Special Hope NetworkGENERAL FUND | Bellevue, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Emergency Family Assistance AssnGENERAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Food Bank For The HeartlandGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $7K | 2022 |
| Spcctf Mozaik Project-Jim And Renate BultemaGENERAL FUND | Ann Arbor, MI | $7K | 2022 |
| Heart Ministry CenterGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $7K | 2022 |
| Rolando Castillo Co Christian Med&Den Assn Gho NicaraguaGENERAL FUND | Bristol, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Scv Education FoundationGENERAL FUND | Newhall, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund Of OmahaGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Wheaton CollegeGENERAL FUND | Wheaton, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Lipscomb UniversityGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| CuesGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Heero Echacquebord Ac 13121GENERAL FUND | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance OppdGENERAL FUND | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Omaha Community PlayhouseGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| International Justice MissionGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Yates FundGENERAL FUND | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |