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Myrl S and Bessie Evans Mather Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Aurora, Nebraska · EIN 23-7123365 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,900 and $20,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactMATTHEW SHAW
AddressPO BOX 225, AURORA NE 68818
Phone4026945000
Form and materialsLETTER FORM, SELF EXPLANATORY, WITH 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsNONE

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.

  • Arts & Culture1
  • Education1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Nebraska.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Edgerton Education FoundationAurora, NEEducation exhibits$25,000
Aurora Adopt a PetAurora, NEExpansion$20,000
Giltner Public School FoundationGiltner, NELittle stingers$15,000
Hamilton Co Agricultural SocietyAurora, NEMather building improvements$10,900
Bremer CenterAurora, NERecreation expansion$10,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$80,9005
2024$49,6005
2023$50,0002

Sources

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