Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 71 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide benefits through private financial support from individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations to the university of ne… | $15K |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchOmaha, NE | To provide inspiring and prayerful worship, quality, lifelong religious education for everyone, and loving service to those in need. | $11K |
| Children's Scholarship Fund of OmahaOmaha, NE | To provide partial tuition k-8 scholarships to qualifying low income families so they can access the private or parochial education of thei… | $10K |
| Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE | To provide emergency and supplemental food to 93 counties in nebraska and western iowa. | $9,500 |
| Open Door MissionOmaha, NE | To provide basic needs and christian life changing programs for the homeless and needy. | $9,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | To find cures and means of prevention for childhood catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army OmahaOmaha, NE | To provide technical and financial assistance in a variety of community-based programs and work through the army's worldwide network of per… | $8,000 |
| Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE | To provide basic human needs services, clothing, and food to the north omaha community. | $7,000 |
| Marian High SchoolOmaha, NE | To commit all its resources to the college preparatory education of young women, teaching them to be leaders and lifelong learners in a soc… | $7,000 |
| World Herald Goodfellows CharitiesOmaha, NE | To provide direct assistance to needy families in the midlands. | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities OmahaOmaha, 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 FoundationOmaha, 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 FameGalesburg, 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 FoundationOmaha, NE | To provide information, education and training on the issues facing cancer survivors and their caregivers. | $5,000 |
| Autism SpeaksPrinceton, 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 he… | $5,000 |
| Heartland Hope MissionOmaha, 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 FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide funding to madonna rehabilitation hospital. | $4,000 |
| Iowa Railroad Historical SocietyBoone, IA | To educate the public on railroad history. | $3,500 |
| American Red CrossWashington, 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 OmahaOmaha, NE | To continue the mission of jesus and live at once in the ancient tradition of roman catholicism and the young, unique heritage of northeast… | $3,000 |
| Cedars Home for Children Foundation IncLincoln, NE | To help children who have been abused, neglected, or homeless, achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for TotsTriangle, VA | To distribute toys to children whose parents cannot afford to provide for christmas. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Performing ArtsOmaha, NE | To enrich the community through: 1)the presentation of the highest quality arts and entertainment experiences 2)the stewardship of the orph… | $3,000 |
| Omaha Zoo FoundationOmaha, NE | To support the omaha zoological society. | $3,000 |
| Smile TrainNew 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 IncJacksonville, FL | To support veterans and service members transition to civilian life. | $3,000 |
| Omaha Street SchoolOmaha, 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 FoundationStaten 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 AssociationWashington, DC | To end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quali… | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsOmaha, 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 ServiceOmaha, NE | To contribute to harmonious family relationships, strengthen the positive values in family life and promote healthy personality development… | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | To educate twenty-first-century leaders of character and integrity | $2,000 |
| Hospice HouseOmaha, NE | To embrace residents living with terminal illnesses and their families and friends with compassionate care and comfort, and to provide end-… | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home SocietyOmaha, NE | To provide safe and loving care for children of all ages. | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital FoundationOmaha, 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 FoundationOmaha, NE | To change young mens' lives through programming that supports, challenges, inspires and instills a life rooted in education, self disciplin… | $2,000 |
| Omaha Children's MuseumOmaha, NE | To engage children's imaginations and create excitement about learning. | $2,000 |
| Omaha Symphony AssociationOmaha, NE | To enrich people's lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music to the greater omaha, nebraska and midwest region whi… | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FL | To provide compassionate, innovative care that improves the quality of life for children and families. | $2,000 |
| Siena Francis HouseOmaha, 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 RailrSt Louis, MO | To provide data about the campus and analytical services to academic and administrative decision-makers and external constituents of the un… | $2,000 |
| Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NE | To promote the dignity, independence and well-being of older adults. | $2,000 |
| Creighton Preparatory SchoolOmaha, NE | To form men of faith, scholarship, leadership, and service in the catholic and jesuit tradition. | $1,500 |
| Oregon Rail Heritage CenterPortland, OR | To provide for the preservation and public enjoyment of historic locomotives, railroad equipment and artifacts and to educate the public ab… | $1,500 |
| The Gabriel FoundationElizabeth, 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 OmahaOmaha, NE | To support newborns and empower their parents. | $1,000 |
| Duchesne AcademyOmaha, NE | To form a vibrant christian community by celebrating the presence of jesus, serving the needs of the people, affirming the gifts of each pe… | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of OmahaOmaha, NE | To eliminate substandard housing and homelessness and to make adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye 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 SocietyOmaha, NE | To protect, save and enrich the lives of animals in the communities they serve. | $1,000 |
| Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NE | To enrich the community through great theatre. | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation IncNew York, NY | To make life better for people with parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. | $1,000 |
| Powell IncWaterloo, 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 OmahaOmaha, NE | To create and operate programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TX | To save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cance… | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum IncChattanooga, TN | To preserve railroad heritage and increase the public's awareness of the historical significance of railroads in the tennessee valley. | $1,000 |
By state: Nebraska 45 · Tennessee 2 · New York 4 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Florida 3
About this foundation
Rebensdorf Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of John H Rebensdorf, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rebensdorf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Rebensdorf Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $229K across 71 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Rebensdorf Family Foundation give?
Nebraska (45 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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