Filkins Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 42-6559796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$34.6M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,063,280
Total assets$167.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $12,790,068.
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
40% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc Dba Cure Blindness Project | Norwich, VT | Surgeries & equipment | $20,702,516 |
| Orbis | New York, NY | Treatment & prevention of blindness | $12,790,068 |
| Nancy Lf Davis Family Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $1,063,280 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | Cal bentz natatorium | $60,000 |
| Metropolitan Omaha Medical Society | Omaha, NE | General operations | $31,349 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,647,213 | 5 |
| 2024 | $33,439,585 | 4 |
| 2023 | $128,795 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600579349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6559796
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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