Nels and Lucille Winther Foundation
Historical FunderMinden, Nebraska · EIN 36-3727675 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LARRY WILCOX |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 179, MINDEN NE 68959 |
| Phone | 3088321600 |
| LWILCOX@MINDENEXCHANGE.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM IS ACCEPTABLE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF MINDEN, NEBRASKA; BLUE HILL NEBRASKA; AND KEARNEY 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
33% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Kearney, NE | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Omaha | Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Scholarships | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $96,085 | 13 |
| 2023 | $4,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3727675
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.