Bettenhausen Family Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 47-0836745 · 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 | ROBERT N BETTENHAUSEN BETTENHAUSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6041 VILLAGE DR, LINCOLN NE 68516 |
| Phone | 4024211223 |
| Form and materials | CURRENTLY NONE |
| Deadlines | CURRENTLY NONE |
| Restrictions | CURRENTLY NONE |
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
10% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unl Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $72,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $60,080 |
| Berean Church | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $24,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Lincoln Christian School Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Pregnancy Center | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Haines Christian Center | Haines, AK | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Garden Fellowship | Indio, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| People's City Mission | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Hope Venture | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Family Alliance | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Women Investing in Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $2,400 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $2,000 |
| City Impact | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cedars Home for Children | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Center for People in Need | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hooker County Foundation | Mullen, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Jacob's Well Natural Area | Wimberly, TX | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Museum | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Sheldon Art Association | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Spring Creek Praire Audubon Center | Denton, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Voices of Hope | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $500 |
| St John Lutheran Church | Seward, NE | General purpose | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,030 | 30 |
| 2024 | $188,950 | 51 |
| 2023 | $157,480 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602589349101360
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0836745
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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