The Lee and Mary Volkmer Family Foundation
Historical FunderLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 20-3937168 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$363K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | VOLKMER FAM FDTN GRANT APPLICATION |
|---|---|
| Address | LEE M VOLKMER 5405 ELLENDALE ROAD, LINCOLN NE 68510 |
| Phone | 4024897914 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED |
| 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
10% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Services | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization $25,000; to support the gianna house $25,000. | $50,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $20,000 |
| Women's Care Center | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $20,000 |
| Focus | Denver, CO | To support missionaries in the organization. | $16,000 |
| St Teresa's Catholic School | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $15,000 |
| Tabitha Health Care Services | Lincoln, NE | To support meals on wheels program of the organization | $15,000 |
| Cues | Omaha, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $15,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | To support general programs of the organization | $15,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | To support general programs of the organization | $15,000 |
| Villa Marie School | Waverly, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $12,000 |
| Cedar's Home for Children | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $12,000 |
| Skutt Catholic High School | Omaha, NE | To support the next act capital campaign | $12,000 |
| Clinic With a Heart | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Right to Life | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| Pius X High School | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $10,000 |
| People's City Mission | Lincoln, NE | $6,000 to support general programs of the organization; $2,000 to support the medical clinic | $8,000 |
| Bethlehem House | Omaha, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $8,000 |
| Lourdes Central Catholic High School | Nebraska City, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $8,000 |
| St John Nepomucene | Weston, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $8,000 |
| North American Martyr's Catholic School | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $8,000 |
| St Augustine Indian Mission School | Winnebago, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $6,000 |
| Lincoln Habitat for Humanity | Lincoln, NE | To support general programs of the organization | $5,000 |
| John Paul II Newman Center | Omaha, NE | To support the general purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $363,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $398,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349103819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3937168
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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