Berneice M Hopper Private Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 20-8132019 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BERNEICE M HOPPER PFDN CO WEEPING |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 326, WEEPING WATER NE 68463 |
| Phone | 4022674265 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE BERNEICE HOPPER PFDN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & INCLUDE FINAN ANCIALS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, COMMUNITY ACTIVITES, LETTERS OF RECOMENDATI ON, ACADEMIC HISTORY, PERSONAL STMT, TRANSCRIPTS, AND CONDITIONAL LTR. |
| Deadlines | SET ANNUALLY BY TRUSTEES. |
| Restrictions | AWARD TO HS SENIORS WHO GRADUATE FROM WEEPING WATER HIGH SCHOOL AND SURROUNDING HS & WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION UPON RECEIPT OF GRADE TRANSCRIPTS & PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. |
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
14% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Water Public Schools | Weeping Water, NE | General support | $17,278 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| American Legion Post 247 | Elmwood, NE | General use | $14,000 |
| Revitalization Association of Weeping Water | Weeping Water, NE | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Dayspring Academy | Manley, NE | Scholarship | $6,800 |
| Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation | Elmwood, NE | General support | $6,000 |
| Village of Manley | Manley, NE | General use | $6,000 |
| Plattsmouth Junior Youth Association | Plattsmouth, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Community Colleg | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| York University | York, NE | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Peru State College | Peru, NE | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Southeast Community College | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| United Methodist Church Food Pantry | Weeping Water, NE | General support | $3,000 |
| Morningside Univerity | Sioux City, IA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Faith Missionary Church | Weeping Waters, NE | General use | $2,625 |
| Weeping Water Wrestling | Weeping Water, NE | General support | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Methodist College Financial Aid Office | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Hastings Collge | Hastings, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Medical Center Finanacial Aid Offce | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bryan Colleg of Health Science | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Doane University Financial Aid Office | Crete, NE | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Student Accounts | Sioux City, IA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Mitchell Technical Institute Financial Aid Office | Mithell, SD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Entourage Institute of Beauty & Esthet | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Capitol Beauty School | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,703 | 28 |
| 2024 | $92,827 | 22 |
| 2023 | $117,285 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641119349102034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8132019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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