The Spotts Trust Charles Hermes Trustee
Invitation OnlyHastings, Nebraska · EIN 47-6126112 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$93K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Hastings, NE | Charity | $23,674 |
| Saint Mark's Pro-Cathedral | Hastings, NE | Charity | $23,374 |
| Hastings Community Foundation | Hastings, NE | Charity | $18,527 |
| Hastings College | Hastings, NE | Education | $9,270 |
| YMCA | Hastings, NE | Charity | $8,000 |
| Crossroads Center Rescue Mission | Hastings, NE | Charity | $1,500 |
| United Harvest Mobile Food Pantry | Hastings, NE | Charity | $1,500 |
| Catholic Social Services - Food for Thought Open Table Program | Hastings, NE | Charity | $1,250 |
| Hastings Food Pantry | Hastings, NE | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hastings Public Schools - Food Pantry | Hastings, NE | Charity | $750 |
| Hastings Museum Foundation | Hastings, NE | Charity | $500 |
| Senior Action Inc | Hastings, NE | Charity | $500 |
| Threads of Grace | Hastings, NE | Charity | $500 |
| United Way | Hastings, NE | Charity | $300 |
| Casa of South Central Nebraska | Hastings, NE | Charity | $250 |
| Encourage Advocacy Center | Hastings, NE | Charity | $250 |
| Maryland Living Center | Hastings, NE | Charity | $250 |
| Revive Ministries Inc | Hastings, NE | Charity | $250 |
| YWCA | Hastings, NE | Charity | $250 |
| Heartland Pet Connection | Hastings, NE | Charity | $150 |
| Start Over Rover | Hastings, NE | Charity | $150 |
| Hearts and Hands Against Hunger of Hastings | Hastings, NE | Charity | $150 |
| Our Place After School Care Inc | Hastings, NE | Charity | $150 |
| Mentoring Works | Hastings, NE | Charity | $100 |
| Special Childrens Fund Inc | Giltner, NE | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,695 | 25 |
| 2024 | $82,747 | 24 |
| 2023 | $86,199 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610789349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6126112
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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