Oldfather Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyKearney, Nebraska · EIN 27-6972352 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$65K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevating Connections | Greenwood Village, CO | General operations | $18,000 |
| Lighthouse | Lincoln, NE | General fund operations | $15,000 |
| Kearney Catholic Hs Foundation | Kearney, NE | General fund operations | $8,000 |
| Kearney Buffalo County Casa | Kearney, NE | General operations | $7,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | Kearney, NE | General funds operations | $4,500 |
| Buffalo County Community Ptr | Kearney, NE | General fund operations | $3,000 |
| Ne State Historical Society Foundat | Lincoln, NE | General fund operations | $3,000 |
| Kearney Family YMCA | Kearney, NE | Youth membership support | $2,500 |
| Kearney Public Library Foundation | Kearney, NE | General fund opeations | $2,500 |
| Helpcare Clinic | Kearney, NE | General fund operations | $1,000 |
| University Nebrasa Extension Buffal | Kearney, NE | 4-H council | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,750 | 11 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632409349100018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6972352
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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