Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Island, Nebraska · EIN 20-3781207 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$37K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$427K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EQUITABLE BANK ATTN ALISON LARSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 N LOCUST ST, GRAND ISLAND NE 68801 |
| Phone | 3083823136 |
| ALARSON@EQUITABLEONLINE.COM | |
| Form and materials | A GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION. INFORMATION AND MATERIALS CHECKLIST IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE APPLICATION FORM. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST TO BE REVIEWED FOR JUNE 30 DISTRIBUTION |
| Restrictions | 1. EQUITABLE BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WILL FUND ONLY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND THOSE WITH "PUBLIC CHARITY" STATUS OR ITS EQUIVALENT. 2. THERE WILL BE NO FUNDING TO POLITICAL OR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS. 3. ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING THE FOLLOWING YEAR. PROPOSALS WITH UPDATED ATTACHMENTS WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED. 4. IN SOME CASES, SITE VISITS WILL BE SCHEDULED BEFORE FUNDING DECISIONS ARE MADE, AND THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE REQUESTED TO MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE EQUITABLE BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BOARD REGARDING THEIR GRANT PROPOSAL. 5. EQUITABLE BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY TARGET AREAS ARE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH EQUITABLE BANK OPERATES. WE ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN COMMUNITIES WITH DIVERSE NEEDS AS WELL AS AREAS WHERE EQUITABLE BANK IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE NEIGHBORING BUSINESS COMMUNITY. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuhr Museum Foundation | Grand Island, NE | Operational | $3,500 |
| Epic Discovery Center | Grand Island, NE | Operational | $3,000 |
| Band of the Strong | Omaha, NE | Operational | $2,000 |
| Gips Foundation | Grand Island, NE | Operational | $2,000 |
| House of Bah Foundation | Omaha, NE | Operational | $2,000 |
| Youth Care and Beyond Inc | Omaha, NE | Operational | $2,000 |
| Completely Kids | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,500 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,500 |
| Red Cross | Grand Island, NE | Operational | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand I | Grand Island, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Center for Legal Immigration Assist | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Dibs for Kids | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Hope Center for Kids Inc | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Housing Developers Associa | Lincoln, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| North Platte Community Theater | North Platte, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Oneworld Community Health Centers I | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Restoring Dignity | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Rise Academy | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Women's Center for Advancement | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Young Entrepreneurs of the Future | Omaha, NE | Operational | $1,000 |
| Merry Makers Co Dreamweaver Founda | Omaha, NE | Operational | $750 |
| Giltner Public Schools Foundation | Giltner, NE | Operational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,250 | 28 |
| 2023 | $36,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3781207
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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