Private foundation · EIN 26-3837060 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Byron J and Linda a Stigge 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $61K total, median $5,000. 93% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$61K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NE
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Cecilia's CathedralOmaha, NESupport the catholic education of children at the parish grade school and the parish mass and choir ministries.$10K
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NESupport academic scholarship for engineering school undergraduates.$10K
Cues FundOmaha, NEProvides centralized leadership and governance to three urban elementary schools in omaha, ne serving a majority of low-income students and…$6,000
Cathedral Arts ProjectOmaha, NESupport instruction in the visual and performing arts to the underserved elementary students.$5,000
Concordia UniversitySeward, NESupport the academic and community to equip men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world.$5,000
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey IncBrooklyn, NYEmpowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.$5,000
Skutt Catholic High SchoolOmaha, NESupport catholic college preparatory education for high school students.$5,000
Mount Michael High SchoolElkhorn, NESupport college preparatory education for young men committed to academic excellence$5,000
Archdiocese of OmahaOmaha, NESupport the archdiocese ministries annual appeal.$2,500
Roncalli High SchoolOmaha, NESupport catholic college preparatory education for high school students.$2,000
Bethlehem HouseOmaha, NESupport services and life skills training for pregnant women.$1,000
Notre Dame Sisters of OmahaOmaha, NESupport independent and assisted living for low income seniors$1,000
Project HarmonyOmaha, NESupport programs to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.$1,000
The Sunny Side FoundationElkhorn, NESupport for services to families who experience pregnancy and infant loss.$1,000
African Educational SupportGretna, NESuport the koromaiti, kenya primary schools$1,000

By state: Nebraska 14 · New York 1

About this foundation

Byron J and Linda a Stigge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Byron J Stigge, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Byron J and Linda a Stigge 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 Byron J and Linda a Stigge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $61K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Byron J and Linda a Stigge Foundation give?

Nebraska (14 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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