Private foundation · EIN 27-0873323 · Columbus, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leonard Marolf Charitable Trust

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: 8 grants paid, $122K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$122K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leigh Volunteer Fire DepartmentLeigh, NEBuilding fund$60K
Smile IncMadison, NEHorse rides for special needs childr$20K
Briggs & Barrett ProjectNorfolk, NESids awareness$10K
Columbus Family yColumbus, NEStrong kids/pawnee camp$10K
American LegionSchulyer, NEVeteran's monument$10K
Columbus Rescue MissionColumbus, NECrm banquet match$6,000
St Paul's Lutheran ChurchLeigh, NEFencing at cemetary$5,000
Village of Leigh Youth Advisory ComLeigh, NEBuild civic leadership skills$1,300

About this foundation

Leonard Marolf Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Nebraska, administered in care of Neil Kuhlman, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Leonard Marolf Charitable Trust 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 Leonard Marolf Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $122K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Leonard Marolf Charitable Trust give?

Nebraska (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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