Private foundation · EIN 27-0769388 · McCook, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Case Family 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: 3 grants paid, $230K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$230K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nebraska Community Foundation IncLincoln, NETo further the exempt purpose of the organization$185K
Missionary Society of St ColumbanSt Columbans, NETo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
Nebraska FFALincoln, NETo support nebraska agricultural education$20K

About this foundation

Case Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McCook, Nebraska, administered in care of Terry G Ellinger, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Case Family 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 Case Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $230K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Case Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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