Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust
Historical FunderKearney, Nebraska · EIN 36-3693227 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$780K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM OLDFATHER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1775, 22033 CENTRAL AVE, KEARNEY NE 68848 |
| Phone | 3082374571 |
| BILL@OLDFATHERFINANCIAL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST >> PROVIDE FULL DETAILS ON PROPOSED PROJECT OR NEED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | EXEMPT ORGANIZATION 50(C)(3); EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Kearney, NE | Rural health education | $200,000 |
| Kearney Area Communty Foundation | Kearney, NE | Capital campaign | $50,400 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundatoin | Kearney, NE | 2/5 of outdoor facilities project | $50,000 |
| Kearney Community Sustainable Housg | Kearney, NE | Capital campaing | $50,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundatoin | Kearney, NE | Hanny arram center additiona | $50,000 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Kearney, NE | Addition | $50,000 |
| Safe Center | Kearney, NE | Capital campaing | $50,000 |
| Kearney Partnership | Kearney, NE | Visitors center | $40,000 |
| World Theater | Kearney, NE | Upgrade lighting, hvac | $35,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Kearney, NE | Capital campaign - head start | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Center | Kearney, NE | Kitchen renovation | $25,000 |
| Kearney Rescue Cats | Kearney, NE | Assistance with veterinary costs | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Kearney, NE | 1/2 drydan park | $25,000 |
| Kearney Womans Club | Kearney, NE | Clubhouse repairs | $20,000 |
| Buffalo County Community Health Par | Kearney, NE | Program support | $15,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundatoin | Kearney, NE | 8Th grade band trip | $12,600 |
| Kearney Family YMCA | Kearney, NE | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | Omaha, NE | Nebraska documenters program | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion | Kearney, NE | 2025 reunion | $8,000 |
| Three Trails Draft Horse Show | Kearney, NE | Show support | $7,500 |
| Help Care Clinic | Kearney, NE | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kearney Noon Rotary | Kearney, NE | Imagination library | $5,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | Kearney, NE | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kearney Area Arts Council | Kearney, NE | Support for jazz at the world | $4,000 |
| Nebraska Serious Injury & Line of D | Firth, NE | Response trailer | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Kearney, NE | Rural health education building | $400,000 |
| Kearney Catholic Foundation | Kearney, NE | Outdoor sports facility | $300,000 |
| Kearney Partnership | Kearney, NE | Visitors center | $120,000 |
| Kearney Community Sustainable Housi | Kearney, NE | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Prince of Piece Catholic Church | Kearney, NE | Addition | $50,000 |
| Safe Center | Kearney, NE | 2/2 capital campaing | $50,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | Kearney, NE | Capital campaign | $40,165 |
| Compass | Kearney, NE | Assist with data management system | $25,000 |
| Meadowlark Elementary Pac | Kearney, NE | Ada universal playground | $15,000 |
| Kearney Public Schools Foundation | Kearney, NE | 10Th anniversary commissioning | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $775,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $760,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611159349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3693227
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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