Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-0748466 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$492K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$11.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | See Attached Application Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 228, AURORA NE 68818 |
| Phone | 4028276990 |
| Form and materials | AS NOTED ON THE ATTACHED APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | AS NOTED ON THE ATTACHED APPLICATION |
| Restrictions | AS NOTED ON THE ATTACHED APPLICATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Community Foundation Inc | Aurora, NE | To fund the following: donor advised fund $2,500; bremer community center $5,000; go big give project - $3,000 to aurora humane society, go… | $267,250 |
| Nebraska Christian School | Central City, NE | To suppport the general fund. | $50,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To provide funding for the following: center for plant science innovation fund $25,000; lead agriculture leadership fund $2,000. | $27,000 |
| Bremer Community Center | Aurora, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $20,000 |
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | Aurora, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Sutton Community Home Foundation | Sutton, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $13,500 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To support current programming for net foundation for television. | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Grand Island, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Giltner Public Schools | Giltner, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Fullerton's Future Inc | Fullerton, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $7,500 |
| Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children | Fremont, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $6,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Minneapolis, MN | To further general programs of the organization. | $6,000 |
| The Nebraska Masonic Home | Plattsmouth, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics of Nebraska Inc | Omaha, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $6,000 |
| Epworth Village | York, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Phillips United Methodist Church | Phillips, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Arc of Nebraska Inc | Lincoln, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Annie Jeffrey | Osceola, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Hamilton County Youth Center | Aurora, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Phillips Rural Fire Protection Districtphillips | Phillips, NE | To support department expenses for the firework display. | $3,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Happy Jack Chalk Mine Association | Ord, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Hastings Scottish Rite Foundation | Hastings, NE | To further general programs of the organization. | $2,000 |
| The Shrine Bowl of Nebraska Inc | Lincoln, NE | To support the transportation fund. | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Council | Grand Island, NE | In support of the hamilton county troop. | $1,000 |
| The Mark Thallander Foundation | South Pasadena, CA | To further general programs of the organization. | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $492,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $446,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0748466
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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