Debby Durham Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-0830372 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$48.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstreet of Fremont | Fremont, NE | Holiday decorations and summer flower pots and bumpouts | $169,000 |
| Food Bank of the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $160,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Durham fund for autism care for toddlers in fremont and durham fund for autism research and support | $150,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| The Bridge | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $100,000 |
| Durham Museum | Omaha, NE | Children's programs | $69,520 |
| Friends of Keene Memorial Library | Fremont, NE | Maintenance and holiday decorations | $65,000 |
| Amy Bell Charities Inc | Midland, TX | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Washington DC, DC | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Lawrence Schools Foundation | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Weatherford Christian School | Weatherford, TX | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Arlington Youth Sports | Arlington, NE | Repairs and improvements | $50,000 |
| Fremont Health Foundation | Fremont, NE | Memorial garden | $50,000 |
| Life House | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Academy Day School | Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Catz Angels Rescue Effort | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $35,000 |
| Make a Wish | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Masonic Eastern Star Home | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Sienna Francis House | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| St John's Catholic School | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Victory Boxing Club | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church School | Arlington, NE | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| VFW Fremont Post 854 | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Parker County Child Protective Services Board | Weatherford, TX | General operating funds | $23,400 |
| Dreamweaver Foundation | Omaha, NE | Entertainment for seniors | $20,000 |
| Florence Millwinter Quarters | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Omaha, NE | Johnny rodgers scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Nickerson Volunteer Fire Department | Nickerson, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Patriotic Productions | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | Aurora, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Roots to Wings | Arlington, NE | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Fremont, NE | Comfort dog ministry | $20,000 |
| The Weatherford Square Initiative Inc | Weatherford, TX | General operating funds | $18,500 |
| John C Fremont Days | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $16,000 |
| Archbishop Bergan School | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fremont Area Parks | Fremont, NE | Fishing derby | $15,000 |
| Hearts United for Animals | Auburn, NE | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Hetra | Valley, NE | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Omaha Equestrian Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Platte Valley East | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Fremont nebraska memorial cemetery project | $15,000 |
| Flatsworthy Inc | Fulton, TX | General operating funds | $13,100 |
| Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Brain Injury Association of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Cues - Sacred Heart School | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Douglas County Casa Inc | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Haskell Foundation | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Kaneko | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Ridge Cemetery Association | Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| River City Mixed Chorus | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Santa Monica House | Omaha, NE | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Stars & Strides Stables Inc | Weatherford, TX | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Van Go Mobile Arts | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,002,020 | 67 |
| 2024 | $1,958,000 | 67 |
| 2023 | $1,797,000 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0830372
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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