The Fliesbach Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsbluff, Nebraska · EIN 47-0814355 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$451K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
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
32% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus House | Scottsbluff, NE | Advance behavioral health | $33,750 |
| Panhandle Humane Society | Scottsbluff, NE | Prevent cruelty to animals | $30,000 |
| West Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff, NE | Education for local community | $30,000 |
| Scottsbluff Public Schools | Scottsbluff, NE | Education | $28,750 |
| Friends of the Midwest Th | Scottsbluff, NE | Preservation of historic theatre and arts | $25,000 |
| Legacy of the Plains Museum | Gering, NE | History for culture of region | $25,000 |
| Platte River Basin Environments | Scottsbluff, NE | For nature preservation in platte river basin | $25,000 |
| Capstone | Wayne, PA | Charitable purposes charitable purp | $22,500 |
| Spirit Keeper Equine Sanctuary | Colorado Springs, CO | Safe place for horses | $22,500 |
| Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation | Las Cruces, NM | Education | $20,000 |
| Theatre West | Scottsbluff, NE | Provide theatrical productions | $17,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Scottsbluff, NE | Ministerial and public benefit. | $15,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Conservation of ocean | $15,000 |
| Npr Foundation | Washington, DC | For public broadcast | $15,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | For public broadcast | $15,000 |
| Buckboard Therapeutic Riding | Gering, NE | Therapy for injured people. | $10,000 |
| West Nebraska Arts Center | Scottsbluff, NE | Education on arts | $10,000 |
| YMCA Scottsbluff | Scottsbluff, NE | Promote healthy lifestyles | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Omaha, NE | Conserve land and water | $10,000 |
| Public Citizen | Washington, DC | Public interest programs | $10,000 |
| Center for Legal Immigration Assistance | Lincoln, NE | Assistance for legal immigration | $7,500 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | Denver, CO | Need-Based camps for youth | $6,000 |
| Humanities Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Cultural and historical programs | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Mitchell, NE | Ministerial and public benefit. | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media | Lincoln, NE | For nebraska programming | $5,000 |
| Festival of Hope | Scottsbluff, NE | Medical treatments | $4,000 |
| Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church | Scottsbluff, NE | Food pantry | $4,000 |
| Capwn | Gering, NE | For community services | $4,000 |
| Casa | Gering, NE | Support services for children | $4,000 |
| Potter's Wheel Ministries | Scottsbluff, NE | Food pantry | $4,000 |
| The Doves Program | Gering, NE | Victims of domestic violence | $3,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Advance education | $1,500 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Grand Canyon, AZ | Support the grand canyon | $1,500 |
| Sequoia Parks Conservancy | Three Rivers, CA | Park conservancy | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | For the park | $1,500 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | For the park | $1,500 |
| City of Scottsbluff | Scottsbluff, NE | Kite festival | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $431,800 | 33 |
| 2023 | $390,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601389349100780
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0814355
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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