Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 36-3879767 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,400 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEITHA THOMSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 105, NEBRASKA CITY NE 68410 |
| Phone | 4028733285 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION REQUESTS, INCLUDING PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | DUE ANNUALLY BY SEPTEMBER 15TH |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN OTOE COUNTY, NEBRASKA. ALSO AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM OTOE COUNTY, NEBRASKA. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Nebraska City | Nebraska City, NE | Nebraska city walking trail | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Operating camp catron | $15,000 |
| City of Nebraska City - Morton James Public Library | Nebraska City, NE | Exterior restoration project | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | Nebraska City, NE | United against violence project | $13,500 |
| Lourdes Central Catholic Schools | Nebraska City, NE | Purchase classroom instruments | $11,000 |
| Nebraska City Musuem Assocation | Nebraska City, NE | Museum director | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions | $8,000 |
| Nebraska City Food Pantry | Nebraska City, NE | Food and backpack programs | $7,000 |
| City of Nebraska City - Fine Arts Committee | Nebraska City, NE | Missoula children's theater production | $6,500 |
| Dreamweaver Foundation | Omaha, NE | Nebraska city programs | $6,041 |
| Nebraska City High School Alumni Foundation | Nebraska City, NE | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation Inc | Nebraska City, NE | Band instrurments and equipment | $5,600 |
| Cornhusker Council Boy Scouts of America | Walton, NE | Expansion of scouting programs in nebraska city and otoe county | $5,000 |
| Teammates of Nebraska City | Nebraska City, NE | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Nebraska City Baseball Association | Nebraska City, NE | Upgrades | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Otoe county children's wishes | $5,000 |
| Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation Inc | Nebraska City, NE | High ability learner program | $4,400 |
| Crane River Theater | Kearney, NE | Keynote speaker for high school leadership workshop | $4,000 |
| Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce Inc | Nebraska City, NE | Arbor day programing | $3,500 |
| Bryan Hospital Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Peru State College | Peru, NE | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Southeast Community College | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,541 | 23 |
| 2024 | $212,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $205,325 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642439349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3879767
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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