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Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in RALSTON, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1973. It holds total assets of $40M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $18.9M in 2010 to $35.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation has made 152 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $633K and $1.6M annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $1.6M distributed across 84 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $125K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$800
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 35 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.
Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 152 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, IA, CO.
Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 152 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $125K.
Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is GRANT APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ETHEL S. ABBOTT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WITHIN 30 DAYS. Grant awards are limited to the amount requested, or the amount which the board of trustees deems necessary to meet the need expressed in the grant application submitted to the board of trustees for its consideration.
Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation is headquartered in RALSTON, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Pflug | PRESIDENT | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Denise L Scholz | TREASURER | $29K | $0 | $29K |
| Daniel E Lienemann | SECRETARY | $22K | $0 | $22K |
| Rachel Lienemann | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Rebecca Christie | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| James Carpenter | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Del A Lienemann Jr | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Laura Bishop | TRUSTEE/VICE PRESIDENT | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$920K
Total Assets
$35.4M
Fair Market Value
$35.4M
Net Worth
$35.4M
Grants Paid
$639K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $32.4M
Total Grants
152
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Nebraska FoundationNURSING BUILDING | Lincoln, NE | $100K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Children'S ZooGIRAFFE COMPLEX | Lincoln, NE | $75K | 2024 |
| Lake Cunningham Development TrustCAPITAL GRANT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2024 |
| Willa Cather FoundationCAPITAL GRANT | Red Cloud, NE | $50K | 2024 |
| Omaha Botanical Lauritzen GardensGREAT HALL RENOVATION | Omaha, NE | $36K | 2024 |
| Outlook EnrichmentPROGRAMMING & TRAINING | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2024 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society FoundationCHIMNEY ROCK TRAILS | Lincoln, NE | $25K | 2024 |
| Special Olympics NebraskaPROGRAMMING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2024 |
| Teammates MentoringMENTORING PROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $20K | 2024 |
| Living History Farms FoundationPROGRAMMING GRANT | Urbandale, IA | $20K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Housing CharitiesOPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Adaptive Sports Program New MexicoSPORTS EQUIPMENT | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2024 |
| American Red CrossEMERGENCY ELKHORN TORNADO RELIEF | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Angels Amoung UsPROGRAMMING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Bellvue UniversityVISION AND VALUES SERIES | Bellvue, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Commission For The Blind & Visually ImpairedPROGRAMMING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Hope Center IncPROGRAMMING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Hastings College FoundationNURSING FACILITY | Hastings, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Radio Talking Book ServicesPROGRAMMING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Share A Fare IncTAXI FARE SUBSIDY | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| The Healing Kadi FoundationENDOWMENT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| The Malone CenterPROGRAMMING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Great Plains GatheringCAREER CARE PROGRAM | Billings, MT | $10K | 2024 |
| Civic NebraskaNORTHEAST HS CLC PROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Nebraska Land TrustPROGRAMMING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2024 |
| Mclindon Family FoundationADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT | Baton Roughe, LA | $7K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Children'S MuseumOPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| Micah'S HousePROGRAMMING GRANT | Lexington, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| Metro Area Youth FoundationPEDIATRIC CANCER FAMILY ASSISTANCE | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Public Schools FoundationPROGRAMMING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| Fremont Area Veterans CoalitionPTSD NONREIMBURSED SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| Casa Of North Central NebraskaPROGRAMMING GRANT | Oneill, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| Omaha Chamber Music SocietyOPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $1K | 2024 |
| Omaha Zoo FoundationCAPITAL GRANT | Omaha, NE | $125K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital & Medical Center FoundationPROGRAMMING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| The Builder FoundationOPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2023 |