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Nelnet Foundation is a private corporation based in LINCOLN, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is % Scott Gubbels. It holds total assets of $15.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Nelnet Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $15.6M, with a median grant of $3.3M. The foundation has distributed between $2.2M and $7.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.1M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2.2M to $3.6M, with an average award of $3.1M. Grant recipients are concentrated in Nebraska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Nelnet Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE.
Nelnet Foundation has distributed a total of $15.6M across 5 grants. The median grant size is $3.3M, with an average of $3.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $2.2M to $3.6M.
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Nelnet Foundation is headquartered in LINCOLN, NE.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Graff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James P Abel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Cintani | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Preeta D Bansal | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joann Martin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Kiser |
Total Giving
$3.6M
Total Assets
$16.6M
Fair Market Value
$24.9M
Net Worth
$15.8M
Grants Paid
$3.5M
Contributions
$2.7M
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$1.2M
Total: $11.8M
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$15.6M
Average Grant
$3.1M
Median Grant
$3.3M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$3.6M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeeSEE ATTACHMENT 23 & 24 | Lincoln, NE | $3M | 2023 |
| PRESIDENT |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jim Kruger | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Munn | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas E Henning | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Farrell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Rath | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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