Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable Trust
Historical FunderAurora, Nebraska · EIN 20-6317540 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,063 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT GRAFTON TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1228 L STREET, PO BOX 228, AURORA NE 68818 |
| Phone | 4026943161 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES; APPLICATIONS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY. |
| Restrictions | ALL GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND PUBLIC PURPOSES WITHIN HAMILTON 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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Aurora, NE | Aurora adopt a pet project | $100,000 |
| Hamilton County Foundation | Aurora, NE | Inclusive playground | $90,000 |
| Giltner Public Schools Foundation | Giltner, NE | Little stingers day care | $20,000 |
| Prairie Plains Resource Institute | Aurora, NE | 30' x 60' greenhouse | $20,000 |
| Hamilton County Historical Society | Aurora, NE | Dist 66 schoolhouse renovation | $13,000 |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Aurora, NE | Columbarium project at cemetary | $10,000 |
| Edgerton Center | Aurora, NE | Illumination station | $8,063 |
| Hamilton County Historical Society | Aurora, NE | Pole banners for america's 250th | $7,000 |
| Hamilton County Foundation | Aurora, NE | Donor advised funds | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,063 | 9 |
| 2024 | $187,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $64,337 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349103459
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6317540
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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