Wortman Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderAurora, Nebraska · EIN 47-6228310 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $110 and $24,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAYNE L SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 98, AURORA NE 68818 |
| Phone | 4026940448 |
| WORTMANS@HAMILTON.NET | |
| Form and materials | PROVIDE APPLICANT NAME AND ID NUMBER ALONG WITH CONTACT PERSON AND ADDRESS. ALSO PROVIDE GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF APPLICANT ALONG WITH PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO ANNUAL DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS OF FUNDS. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS OTHER THAN WHAT IT DECIDED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Aurora, NE | Operating | $210,000 |
| Edgerton Explorit Center | Aurora, NE | Operating | $50,525 |
| Bremer Community Center | Aurora, NE | Operating | $42,585 |
| Central Community College Foundatio | Hastings, NE | Operating | $24,000 |
| Aurora Recreation | Aurora, NE | Operating | $21,220 |
| Aurora Adopt a Pet | Aurora, NE | Operating | $10,000 |
| Plainsman Museum | Aurora, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Heartland United Way | Grand Island, NE | Operating | $1,500 |
| Aurora Wrestling Program | Aurora, NE | Operating | $250 |
| American Legion Post 42 | Aurora, NE | Operating | $110 |
| Fonner Park | Grand Island, NE | Operating | $100 |
| Special Olympics Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Operating | $50 |
| Aurora Ffa | Aurora, NE | Operating | $20 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $365,360 | 13 |
| 2024 | $395,138 | 12 |
| 2023 | $421,967 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100869
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6228310
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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