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Virginia Pettengill Charitable Trust is a private trust based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is First National Bank Of Omaha. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. 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 2025. According to available records, Virginia Pettengill Charitable Trust has made 4 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $408K. Annual giving has decreased from $843K in 2022 to $394K in 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $387K to $421K, with an average award of $406K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Nebraska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Virginia Pettengill Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE.
Virginia Pettengill Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.6M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $408K, with an average of $406K. Individual grants have ranged from $387K to $421K.
Virginia Pettengill Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Virginia Pettengill Charitable Trust is headquartered in OMAHA, NE.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA | CO-TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| JAMES J RODIS JR | CO-TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
$394K
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
$8.4M
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
$394K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$216K
Distribution Amount
$407K
Total: $6.7M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$406K
Median Grant
$408K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$421K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHASCHOLARSHIPS | OMAHA, NE | $394K | 2025 |