Merlin and Lynita Gehring Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Nebraska · EIN 27-4396989 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
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.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Baptist Church | Columbus, NE | Charitable | $943,538 |
| Baptist Int Evangelical Ministries | Danville, IN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry | Westville, NJ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Central Baptist Church | Jasper, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,008,538 | 4 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641529349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4396989
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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