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Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation is a private corporation based in LITTLETON, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $7.5M. Annual income is reported at $587K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Wyoming, District of Columbia, Nebraska. According to available records, Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $369K in 2021 to $690K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $125K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, Wyoming, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 17 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.
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, WY.
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 48 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $125K.
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation is headquartered in LITTLETON, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Joe Ricketts | President, CEO and Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alfred P Levitt | Secretary and General Counsel | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Stock Growers Endowment TrustAnnual trust fundraiser | Cheyenne, WY | $100K | 2022 |
| American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy ResearchSupport research | Washington, DC | $80K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Institute For Public Policy ResearchSupport research | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| The Afya Foundation Of AmericaPromote world health | Yonkers, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Woodson CenterSupport low-income communities | Washingon, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Sublette County Historical Society Dba Museum Of The Mountain ManDonation to General Fund | Pinedale, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| Father Flanagan LeagueFather Flanagan Documentary | Boys Town, NE | $10K | 2022 |
| Concord Mediation CenterPromotion of conflict resolution and constructive dialog | Omaha, NE | $8K | 2022 |
| Church Of Our Lady Of Peace Of PinedaleGeneral fund | Pinedale, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife ArtAnnual budget | Jackson, WY | $1K | 2022 |
| Greater Europe MissionUkraine Crisis | Monument, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Hudson Institute IncSupport research | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch IncPromote transparency and integrity | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Fur Trade Days Inc Dba Museum Of The Fur TradeSupport musuem operations | Chadron, NE | $1K | 2022 |
| Institute For JusticeAnnual gift | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial AssociationOperating Support | Cody, WY | $1K | 2022 |
| Montana Historical SocietyPerservation of Montana History | Helena, MT | $100 | 2022 |
| Mahattan InstituteAnnual funding grant. | New York, NY | $125K | 2021 |
| American Enterprise InstituteAnnual program support. | Washington, DC | $120K | 2021 |
| The Woodson CenterSupport low-income communities. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2021 |
| Aksarben FoundationSupport and promote Nebraska community welfare. | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of PeaceReligous support of active military. | Offutt Air Force Base, NE | $5K | 2021 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalSupport pediatric healthcare. | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2021 |
| Buffalo Bill Center Of The WestAnnual funding. | Cody, WY | $1K | 2021 |
| Judicial WatchAnnual gift. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| Museum Of The Fur TradeSupport operations of museum. | Chadron, NE | $1K | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center At Vanderbilt UniversitySupport cancer healthcare research and treatment. | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2021 |
| Hudson InsituteAnnual gift. | Washington, DC | $500 | 2021 |