Wl and Sydney M Winstrom Charitable Trust
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 81-0951202 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRIDGES TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 542021, OMAHA NE 68154 |
| Phone | 4023938300 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION EXPLAINING HOW THE CONTRIBUTION WILL BE USED. |
| 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
14% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Lutheran Church | Omaha, NE | Annual appeal | $100,000 |
| Fontenelle Forest | Bellevue, NE | Annual appeal | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Omaha, NE | Annual appeal | $40,000 |
| Brownville Concert Series | Brownville, NE | Annual appeal | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Peo Home | Beatrice, NE | Annual appeal | $20,000 |
| Table Grace Ministries | Omaha, NE | Annual appeal | $15,000 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Annual appeal | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $223,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $245,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349100943
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0951202
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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