The Rebensdorf Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 20-8090503 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$228K
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To provide benefits through private financial support from individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations to the university of… | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church | Omaha, NE | To provide inspiring and prayerful worship, quality, lifelong religious education for everyone, and loving service to those in need. | $11,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha | Omaha, NE | To provide partial tuition K-8 scholarships to qualifying low income families so they can access the private or parochial education of… | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | To provide emergency and supplemental food to 93 counties in nebraska and western iowa. | $9,500 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | To provide basic needs and christian life changing programs for the homeless and needy. | $9,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To find cures and means of prevention for childhood catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Omaha | Omaha, NE | To provide technical and financial assistance in a variety of community-based programs and work through the army's worldwide network of… | $8,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | To provide basic human needs services, clothing, and food to the north omaha community. | $7,000 |
| Marian High School | Omaha, NE | To commit all its resources to the college preparatory education of young women, teaching them to be leaders and lifelong learners in a… | $7,000 |
| World Herald Goodfellows Charities | Omaha, NE | To provide direct assistance to needy families in the midlands. | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Omaha | Omaha, NE | To translate the gospel of jesus christ into action and seek to transform the world by sharing god's mercy and compassionate love with all… | $6,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | To raise awareness and manage and distribute funds to support children's hospital and medical center. | $6,000 |
| Hetra (Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc) | Gretna, NE | To improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children with disabilities through equine assisted activities. | $6,000 |
| National Railroad Hall of Fame | Galesburg, IL | To establish and maintain a national railroad hall of fame for the education of the public and the preservation of railroad history. | $6,000 |
| A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation | Omaha, NE | To provide information, education and training on the issues facing cancer survivors and their caregivers. | $5,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Princeton, NJ | To promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. | $5,000 |
| Connected Roots Care Center (Crcc) | Omaha, NE | To provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral… | $5,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | Omaha, NE | To be more than a pantry by providing clients with resources to be food secure and self-sufficient in a hope-filled environment. | $5,000 |
| Omaha Botanical Center Inc - (Lauritzen Gardens) | Omaha, NE | To provide memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all. | $5,000 |
| Madonna Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To provide funding to madonna rehabilitation hospital. | $4,000 |
| Iowa Railroad Historical Society | Boone, IA | To educate the public on railroad history. | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | $3,000 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha | Omaha, NE | To continue the mission of jesus and live at once in the ancient tradition of roman catholicism and the young, unique heritage of… | $3,000 |
| Cedars Home for Children Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | To help children who have been abused, neglected, or homeless, achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | To distribute toys to children whose parents cannot afford to provide for christmas. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Omaha, NE | To enrich the community through: 1)the presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences 2)the stewardship of the… | $3,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | To support the omaha zoological society. | $3,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | To provide a child born with a cleft the same opportunities in life as a child born without a cleft. | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | To support veterans and service members transition to civilian life. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Street School | Omaha, NE | To provide a private, faith-based, non-profit organization serving high school students who have been unsuccessful in traditional learning… | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | To end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing… | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | To provide funds to help children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change… | $2,000 |
| Chrisitan Urban Education Service (Cues) | Omaha, NE | To deliver financial support and operational guidance to schools providing urban youth with documented and sustainable educational success… | $2,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | Omaha, NE | To contribute to harmonious family relationships, strengthen the positive values in family life and promote healthy personality development… | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | To educate twenty-first-century leaders of character and integrity | $2,000 |
| Hospice House | Omaha, NE | To embrace residents living with terminal illnesses and their families and friends with compassionate care and comfort, and to provide… | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society | Omaha, NE | To provide safe and loving care for children of all ages. | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | Omaha, NE | To improve the quality of life by supporting excellence in health care and health care education provided by methodist health system. | $2,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Omaha, NE | To change young mens' lives through programming that supports, challenges, inspires and instills a life rooted in education, self… | $2,000 |
| Omaha Children's Museum | Omaha, NE | To engage children's imaginations and create excitement about learning. | $2,000 |
| Omaha Symphony Association | Omaha, NE | To enrich people's lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music to the greater omaha, nebraska and midwest region… | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | To provide compassionate, innovative care that improves the quality of life for children and families. | $2,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Omaha, NE | To welcome and empower those experiencing homelessness to navigate their path to housing. | $2,000 |
| St Louis Mercantile Library Association - Jw Barriger III National Railr | St Louis, MO | To provide data about the campus and analytical services to academic and administrative decision-makers and external constituents of the… | $2,000 |
| Tabitha Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To promote the dignity, independence and well-being of older adults. | $2,000 |
| Creighton Preparatory School | Omaha, NE | To form men of faith, scholarship, leadership, and service in the catholic and jesuit tradition. | $1,500 |
| Oregon Rail Heritage Center | Portland, OR | To provide for the preservation and public enjoyment of historic locomotives, railroad equipment and artifacts and to educate the public… | $1,500 |
| The Gabriel Foundation | Elizabeth, CO | To provide safe sanctuary and care for parrots in need, match extraordinary birds with caring adopters, and to inspire and encourage all to… | $1,500 |
| Christ Child Society of Omaha | Omaha, NE | To support newborns and empower their parents. | $1,000 |
| Duchesne Academy | Omaha, NE | To form a vibrant christian community by celebrating the presence of jesus, serving the needs of the people, affirming the gifts of each… | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha | Omaha, NE | To eliminate substandard housing and homelessness and to make adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Cure leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | To protect, save and enrich the lives of animals in the communities they serve. | $1,000 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | Omaha, NE | To enrich the community through great theatre. | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | New York, NY | To make life better for people with parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. | $1,000 |
| Powell Inc | Waterloo, NE | To provide therapy, wellness, education and community to transform the lives of those living with parkinsons disease and their caregivers. | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities in Omaha | Omaha, NE | To create and operate programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | To save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast… | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Inc | Chattanooga, TN | To preserve railroad heritage and increase the public's awareness of the historical significance of railroads in the tennessee valley. | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,500 | 71 |
| 2024 | $196,500 | 67 |
| 2023 | $202,500 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602309349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8090503
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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