John K and Lynne D Boyer Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-0830373 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$25M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $175,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | General support | $160,000 |
| Washburn Endowment Association | Topeka, KS | General support | $150,000 |
| Opas Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $100,000 |
| Project Harmony | Omaha, NE | General support | $90,000 |
| Gillwell Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $75,000 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $52,500 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $50,000 |
| The Durham Museum | Omaha, NE | General support | $36,000 |
| Assistance League of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General support | $32,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | General support | $30,500 |
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum | Wickenburg, AZ | General support | $27,000 |
| Fontenelle Forest | Bellevue, NE | General support | $25,000 |
| Joslyn Castle and Garden | Omaha, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Cures | Boys Town, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Simple Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Wickenburg Unified School District | Wickenburg, AZ | General support | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Benson High School Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts | Wickenburg, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Keep Omaha Beautiful | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media | Lincoln, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Women's Fund of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Completely Kids | Omaha, NE | General support | $8,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $6,500 |
| Barry Lopez Foundation for Art | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Film Streams | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Flatwater Free Press | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Examiner | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Inclusive Communications | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Latino Center of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General support | $2,500 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | General support | $2,000 |
| Stratford Hall | Stratford, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Bluebarn Theatre | Omaha, NE | General support | $1,500 |
| Casting for Recovery | Bozeman, MT | General support | $1,500 |
| The First Covenant Church | Omaha, NE | General support | $1,000 |
| Wickenburg Humane Society | Wickenburg, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Carmelite Nuns of Sioux City Iowa | Sioux City, IA | General support | $500 |
| Scouting America | Irving, TX | General support | $500 |
| The Willa Cather Foundation | Red Cloud, NE | General support | $250 |
| Magdalene Omaha | Omaha, NE | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,237,950 | 49 |
| 2024 | $1,223,783 | 45 |
| 2023 | $1,024,800 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610719349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0830373
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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