Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation
Invitation OnlyLittleton, Colorado · EIN 61-1864875 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$920K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Support environmenataland convervationreasearch | $535,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | Support research | $200,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Public Policy Research | New York, NY | Support research | $75,000 |
| Hudson Institute Inc | Washington, DC | Fund research, writtingsbriefings and conferences about US foreign policy. | $50,000 |
| Sublette County Historical Society dba Museum of the Mountain Man | Pinedale, WY | Donation to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Home Schooling for College Credit Inc | Mint Hill, NC | Support efforts tohave home schooledchildren receive college credit. | $15,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | Restoring constitutionallimits on government | $10,000 |
| Church of Our Lady of Peace | Pinedale, WY | Support of Pinedalelocal catholic organziation. | $6,000 |
| Fur Trade Days Inc dba Museum of the Fur Trade | Chadron, NE | Support musuem operations | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association | Cody, WY | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Stock Growers Endowment Trust | Cheyenne, WY | Annual trust fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Promote transparency and integrity | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Pinedale Fine Arts Council | Pinedale, WY | Sponsor SoundcheckSummer MusicSeries | $1,000 |
| Papillion Community Foundation | Papillion, NE | Spport for the 50 milemarch event. | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Jackson, WY | Support of the volunteerappreciation party. | $1,000 |
| Montana Historical Society | Helena, MT | Perservation of Montana History | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $920,100 | 17 |
| 2023 | $386,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1864875
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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