The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRalston, Nebraska · EIN 23-7265876 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$40M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
12% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Chimney rock trails | $190,000 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | Omaha, NE | School field trip program | $105,000 |
| Omaha Botanical Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | Great hall renovation | $100,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Nursing building | $100,000 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Omaha, NE | Capital grant | $75,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Lincoln, NE | Giraffe complex | $75,000 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | Red Cloud, NE | Capital grant | $75,000 |
| Bellvue University | Bellvue, NE | Technology endowment | $50,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | Abbott lecture hall renovations | $50,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Uno flight simulator | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Programming grant | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Lincoln, NE | Emergency elkhorn tornado relief | $20,000 |
| Living History Farms Foundation | Urbandale, IA | Programming grant | $20,000 |
| The Malone Center | Lincoln, NE | Programming grant | $20,000 |
| Heartland Cancer Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Programming grant | $15,000 |
| Radio Talking Book Services | Omaha, NE | Programming grant | $12,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Sports equipment | $10,000 |
| At Ease USA | Omaha, NE | Trauma treatment for veterans | $10,000 |
| Bellvue University | Bellvue, NE | Vision and values series | $10,000 |
| Columbus Area Children's Museum | Columbus, NE | Programming grant | $10,000 |
| Friends of Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Lincoln, NE | Programming grant | $10,000 |
| Juniper Refuge | Lincoln, NE | Refugee assistance | $10,000 |
| Share a Fare Inc | Omaha, NE | Taxi fare subsidy | $10,000 |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary PTA | Bellvue, WA | Programming support | $10,000 |
| The Healing Kadi Foundation | Omaha, NE | Endowment | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Photo ark exhibit | $10,000 |
| Nebraska 4-H Foundation | Omaha, NE | Programming grant | $6,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Omaha, NE | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Juvenille Diabetes Research Fund | Omaha, NE | Research grant | $5,000 |
| Post Playhouse | Chadron, NE | Production support | $5,000 |
| Kregel Windmill Factory Museum | Nebraska City, NE | Educational programming | $4,500 |
| Mclindon Family Foundation | Baton Roughe, LA | Adaptive sports equipment | $3,534 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,111,034 | 32 |
| 2023 | $638,750 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620369349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7265876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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