Merlyn Anderson Trust
Invitation OnlyBeatrice, Nebraska · EIN 47-6186514 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$570K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $70,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Ffa Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Education | $125,000 |
| Southeast Community College Foundation | Beatrice, NE | Education | $125,000 |
| Nebraska 4-H Foundation | Surprise, NE | Education | $125,000 |
| Beatrice Educaitonal Foundation | Beatrice, NE | Education | $70,000 |
| Fairbury Public Schools Foundation | Fairbury, NE | Educaiton | $70,000 |
| And Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Education | $10,000 |
| And University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Education | $10,000 |
| Seth Dean and Southeast Community College | Beatrice, NE | Education | $10,000 |
| And Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Educaiton | $10,000 |
| Ashley Sasse and Nebraska College of Technical Agricultural | Curtis, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| And Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Education | $5,000 |
| And Concordia University | Seward, NE | Education | $2,250 |
| And the University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Education | $2,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $569,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $49,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104643
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6186514
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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