Dr James M Woodard and Mabel Woodard Trust
Historical FunderAurora, Nebraska · EIN 26-4041873 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $8,755.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVE ARNETT TRUST OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 329, AURORA NE 68818 |
| Phone | 4026943136 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM HERITAGE BANK, TRUSTEE, PO BOX 329, AURORA, NE 68818. WRITTEN, SIGNED, APPLICATION MUST BE PROVIDED AND SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES; APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS ARE GENERALLY REVIEWED QUARTERLY. |
| Restrictions | DISTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE FOR THE GENERAL BETTERMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PEOPLE IN HAMILTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA. DISTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DISTRIBUTE OR EXPEND MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN HAMILTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND/OR FOR THE USE OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES FOR EXCLUSIVELY PUBLIC PURPOSES IN HAMILTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA. TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | Aurora, NE | Donation | $15,000 |
| Bremer Center Inc | Aurora, NE | Pac updates | $10,000 |
| Hamilton County Sheriff's Office | Aurora, NE | Sheriff's department | $8,755 |
| Hamilton Recreation Inc | Aurora, NE | Youth center | $5,000 |
| Aurora Garden Club Inc | Aurora, NE | Donation | $1,650 |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Aurora, NE | Donation | $903 |
| Aurora Public Schools | Aurora, NE | Sixpence | $800 |
| Hampton Booster Club | Hampton, NE | Elementary robotics team | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,358 | 9 |
| 2024 | $38,817 | 4 |
| 2023 | $39,062 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4041873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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