Private foundation · EIN 26-0286564 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Soli Deo Gloria Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $310K total, median $35K. 17% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$310K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in NE
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Incommon Community DevelopmentOmaha, NEGeneral ministry budget$150K
Equal Justice Under LawWashington, DCGeneral budget$50K
Network Coffee HouseDenver, COGeneral budget$45K
Play on PhillyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral budget$25K
Equity ArcCincinnati, OHGeneral budget$20K
Maji Safi GroupBoulder, COGeneral budget$20K

By state: Nebraska 1 · Colorado 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Soli Deo Gloria Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Michael T Whealy, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Soli Deo Gloria Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Soli Deo Gloria Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $310K across 6 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Soli Deo Gloria Foundation give?

Nebraska (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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