C W Yount Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGering, Nebraska · EIN 47-0600603 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$268K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nebraska CommCollege Fdn | Scottsbluff, NE | Bond Retirement & Imps | $25,000 |
| Community Action Program Fdn | Gering, NE | Program Support | $23,500 |
| Regional West Hospital Foundation | Scottsbluff, NE | Hospital Support | $20,000 |
| Summit Christian College | Gering, NE | College Support | $14,000 |
| 1113 Ministries | Gering, NE | Meals and Other Support for Low-Income | $14,000 |
| Summit Christian College | Gering, NE | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Cirrus House | Scottsbluff, NE | Support Programs for Disadvantaged | $10,250 |
| Potter's Wheel Ministries | Scottsbluff, NE | Low Income Food Distribution | $9,500 |
| Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center | Scottsbluff, NE | Support Meals on Wheels Program | $9,500 |
| Univ of Nebraska Medical College | Omaha, NE | Nursing Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Gering Schools Foundation | Gering, NE | College Award Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff, NE | Scholarships | $8,356 |
| Scottsbluff-Gering Soup Kitchens | Scottsbluff, NE | Feeding People in Need | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Scottsbluff, NE | Low Income Housing | $5,000 |
| Legacy of the Plains | Gering, NE | Museum Support | $5,000 |
| Central Church of Christ | Gering, NE | Capital Imps and Youth Programs | $5,000 |
| Gering Methodist Church | Gering, NE | Capital Imps and Support | $5,000 |
| Chuck Wagon Church | Scottsbluff, NE | Feed and Clothe Those in Need | $5,000 |
| Cooperative Ministries | Scottsbluff, NE | School-Provided Food Backpacks | $5,000 |
| Northfield Haven Foundation | Gering, NE | Fund Handicapped Residential Facility | $5,000 |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Gering Prep Baseball | Gering, NE | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Doves | Scottsbluff, NE | Programs against Domestic Violence | $3,000 |
| Casa | Gering, NE | Court-Appointed Advocate Program | $3,000 |
| Camp Rock | Bridgeport, NE | Summer Camp Program | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Scottsbluff, NE | Community Low-Income Support | $2,500 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Food Trucks for Low Income | $2,500 |
| 23 Club | Scottsbluff, NE | Baseball Field Imps | $2,500 |
| Gering Schools Foundation | Gering, NE | School Facility Imps | $2,500 |
| Christian Heritage Homes | Walton, NE | Foster Children Support | $2,000 |
| Camp Scott | Scottsbluff, NE | Summer Camp for Handicapped | $2,000 |
| Scottsbluff Methodist Mexico Fund | Scottsbluff, NE | Low Income Housing in Mexico | $2,000 |
| United Way | Scottsbluff, NE | Community Programs Support | $2,000 |
| Carpenter Center | Gering, NE | Maintain Community Facilities | $2,000 |
| Firefighter Ministry | Scottsbluff, NE | Emergency Relief | $2,000 |
| Veterans Emergency Fund | Scottsbluff, NE | Support Veterans Programs | $2,000 |
| Riverside Discovery Center | Scottsbluff, NE | Funding Animal Habitat | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts | Scottsbluff, NE | Program Support | $1,500 |
| Camp Norwesca | Chadron, NE | Maintain Camp | $1,500 |
| Oregon Trail Days Asso | Gering, NE | Support Community Celebration | $1,500 |
| YMCA Fund Drive | Scottsbluff, NE | Equipment Replacement | $1,500 |
| Elks Christmas Baskets | Scottsbluff, NE | Groceries for People in Need | $1,500 |
| Gering Fire Dept | Gering, NE | Support Rural Fire Dept | $1,500 |
| Prevention Coalition | Scottsbluff, NE | Discourage Underage Alcohol Abuse | $1,500 |
| Gering Cemetery Board | Gering, NE | Cemetery Maintenance | $1,000 |
| Keep Scottsbluff-Gering Beautiful | Scottsbluff, NE | Community Appearance and Health Support | $1,000 |
| Panhandle Humane Society | Scottsbluff, NE | Support Animal Shelter | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Buckboard Academy | Gering, NE | Horse-riding Therapy | $1,000 |
| Thanksgiving in the Valley | Gering, NE | Community Meal Support | $1,000 |
| Oregon Trail Community Foundation | Scottsbluff, NE | Support Community Programs | $1,000 |
| Gering Methodist Soup Kitchen | Gering, NE | Feed People in Need | $900 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Support Reading Programs | $500 |
| Guadelupe Center | Scottsbluff, NE | Fund Community Center | $500 |
| Midwest Theater | Scottsbluff, NE | Support Childrens Programs | $500 |
| Festival of Hope | Scottsbluff, NE | Support for Cancer Victims | $500 |
| Hope Boys Ministries | Scottsbluff, NE | Guidance Programs | $500 |
| Gering Public Library | Gering, NE | Visiting Speaker | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,006 | 58 |
| 2024 | $243,155 | 57 |
| 2023 | $234,368 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610519349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0600603
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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