John a and Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCentral City, Nebraska · EIN 47-0811766 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$227K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $31,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Foundation Inc | Central City, NE | General support | $56,000 |
| Hastings College Foundation | Hastings, NE | General support | $50,000 |
| Palmer Community Foundation-Day Care | Palmer, NE | General support | $31,000 |
| Stuhr Museum Foundation | Grand Island, NE | General support | $25,000 |
| Angels Among Us | Omaha, NE | General support | $20,000 |
| The Palmer American Legion | Palmer, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Greater Nebraska Inc | Grand Island, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| GICC Development Foundation | Grand Island, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Good Life Rescue | Grand Island, NE | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $212,175 | 11 |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349102029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0811766
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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