Private foundation · EIN 31-1751462 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Charles B Preacher 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: 12 grants paid, $115K total, median $10K. 8% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$115K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Anthony's Church - Food PantryDavenport, IAProvide food for the poor$15K
Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NEProvide food for the poor$15K
Harvester Community FoodKansas City, MOFood for poor$15K
Trinity Episcopal CathedralDavenport, IAPromote religious beliefs$10K
Musc FoundationCharleston, SCPromote education$10K
Salvation ArmyDavenport, IAProvide assistance for poor$10K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILAssistance to elderly$10K
Cumberland HeightsNashville, TNAlcohol rehab$10K
Wounded Warrior ProjecTopeka, KSAid to disabled vets and families$10K
Quad City Symphony OrchestraDavenport, IAMusic appreciation$5,000
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCAssistance to new mothers$2,500
Living Lands and WatersEast Moline, ILProtection of natural environment$2,500

By state: Iowa 4 · Nebraska 1 · Missouri 1 · Illinois 2 · South Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Charles B Preacher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Charles B Preacher, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Charles B Preacher 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 The Charles B Preacher Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $115K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Charles B Preacher Foundation give?

Iowa (4 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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