Rogers Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 47-6026897 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$613K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$14.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY KAY JONES |
|---|---|
| Address | 4201 N 23RD STREET, LINCOLN NE 685211222 |
| Phone | 4024773725 |
| Form and materials | A PROPOSAL INCLUDING A PLAN OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM, ALL ACTIVITIES, ALL OBJECTIVES, BENEFITS TO WHOM, HOW, WHERE, WHEN AND WHY SHOULD BE INCLUDED. THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT ALONG WITH THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM US SHOULD BE INCLUDED ALONG WITH A LISTING OF OTHER SOURCES APPROACHED TO FUND THE PROJECT AND THOSE SOURCE RESPONSES. IN ADDITION, THE LATEST ANNUAL STATEMENT, BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, PRESENT SOURCES OF INCOME, A COPY OF THE IRS EXEMPT STATUS LETTER AND A LISTING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHOULD BE INCLUDED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
5% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Lincon, NE | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Museum | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministrie | Ashland, NE | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Unl Foundation - Unl State Museum | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Lincoln Public Schoo | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Baseball Association | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy Center | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Center Pointe | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Fdn | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Fdtn | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lux Center for the Arts | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Angels Among US | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Bright Lights | Lincon, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Clinic With a Heart | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friendship Home | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Good Neighbor Community Center | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Literacy | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Milkworks | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Casa for Lancaster County | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hero - Veteran Suicide Golf Outing | Cedar Rapids, IA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hetra - Heartland Equine Therapeuti | Gretna, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Municipal Band | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society F | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lifeline Pilots | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Nebraska Brass | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Nebraska Jazz Orchestra | Lincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Capital Jazz Society | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Our Saviour's Lutheran Church | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $613,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $596,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $596,800 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601389349100035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6026897
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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