Raymond L and Rita M Metzner Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyOsceola, Nebraska · EIN 91-1850972 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Aid families with special needs | $9,300 |
| Lexington Community Foundation | Lexington, NE | Provide support at fund raising acti | $8,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | Aid homeless | $3,800 |
| People's City Mission | Lincoln, NE | Aid homeless | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Education of american values | $2,500 |
| Catholic Social Services | Lincoln, NE | Aid families with special needs | $2,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | To be led by the holy sprit in shari | $2,000 |
| Time of Grace Ministry | Milwaukee, WI | A reason for hope | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Help families of 9/11 1st responders | $2,000 |
| Columbus Rescue Mission | Columbus, NE | Religious ministry to aid homeless | $1,500 |
| Father Flanagan's Boys Home | Boys Town, NE | Support services for children/famili | $1,000 |
| Fresh Start Inc | Lincoln, NE | Transitional shelter for women | $1,000 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln Inc | Lincoln, NE | Provide emergency shelter | $1,000 |
| Human Life International | Front Royal, VA | Build a pro-life, pro-family world | $1,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach | Lincoln, NE | Defeat hunger and homelessness | $1,000 |
| Ne Coaltion for Life Inc Education Trust Fund | Lincoln, NE | Educational assistance | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Health training for expectingmothers | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospi | Memphis, TN | Research hospital for children | $1,000 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | Bellwood, NE | Provide spiritual guidance | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | To support 9/11 veterans | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | 3 sponsor children | $936 |
| City of God | Lafayette, LA | Spreading the gospel message | $480 |
| Spirit Catholic Radio | Omaha, NE | Broadcast christian music & programs | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,816 | 23 |
| 2024 | $26,758 | 15 |
| 2023 | $22,636 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102747
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1850972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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