Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOakland, Nebraska · EIN 20-2629290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$32,000
Total assets$22.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $175,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CLARENCE MOCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 S 111 PLAZA, OMAHA NE 68154 |
| Phone | 4023725166 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Beemer | Beemer, NE | General support | $250,000 |
| Burt County Fair Foundation | Tekamah, NE | General support | $200,000 |
| Cumming County Fair | West Point, NE | General support | $200,000 |
| Burt County | Tekamah, NE | General support | $175,000 |
| Wakefield Community Center | Wakefield, NE | General support | $80,503 |
| Oakland Heights | Oakland, NE | General support | $61,000 |
| Rosalie Rural Fire Department | Rosalie, NE | General support | $32,000 |
| Hartington-Newcastle Public School | Hartington, NE | General support | $25,000 |
| Village of Dodge | Dodge, NE | General support | $20,000 |
| Beemer Senior Center | Beemer, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Center | West Point, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska State Patrol Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $9,000 |
| Relay for Life | Kennesaw, GA | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,074,003 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,860,060 | 12 |
| 2022 | $1,340,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620379349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2629290
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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