Pegler Family Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 47-0762310 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PEGLER FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 81667, LINCOLN NE 68501 |
| Phone | 4024772200 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE MADE BY LETTER TO THE BOARD AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED - A LIST OF CURRENT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES - A COPY OF THE LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AUTHORIZING IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION MUST FUNCTION WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS POSSESSIONS |
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
20% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $600,000 |
| Lincoln Youth Football League | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $155,000 |
| Lincoln Childrens Zoo | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $100,000 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operations | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $20,000 |
| Rudge Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General operations | $15,000 |
| Emeralds Booster Club Inc | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $10,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities in Omaha Inc | Omaha, NE | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $5,000 |
| Brownell-Talbot School | Omaha, NE | General operations | $3,000 |
| The Aubri Brown Club | Raymond, NE | General operations | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $2,500 |
| Blue Jays for Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General operations | $1,250 |
| Raymond Central Communities Foundation | Raymond, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Silver Hawks Booster Club | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Woods Tennis and Educational Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hudson Advocates | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $500 |
| Red Barn Schoolhouse | Crescent, IA | General operations | $500 |
| Foodbankfortheheartland | Omaha, NE | General operations | $250 |
| Lincoln Gold | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $250 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Glen Mills, PA | General operations | $250 |
| Tabitha Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operations | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $967,250 | 24 |
| 2024 | $432,300 | 23 |
| 2023 | $406,615 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349103246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0762310
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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