How to apply
This application is supplied by the foundation and is also attached. The applicant must submit a summary of the applicant's needs and goals with time limits for achieving those goals. Contact: Flanagan Foundtn Grant Application, Thomas M Haase 233 S 13th St 1400, Lincoln, Ne, 4024769200 Deadlines: October 1st of each year Restrictions: Lincoln, nebraska, the catholic church and its related organizations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pius X FoundationLincoln, NE | To support the "new secure entrance, welcome center, and student health center" project. | $20K |
| Catholic Social ServicesLincoln, NE | To be used for the family support services, st. gianna women's home, and food market and meal services. | $15K |
| St Teresa SchoolLincoln, NE | To assist in updating four bathrooms that have not been updated since 1926. | $15K |
| Madonna FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide tuition reimbursements for staff members who seek educational advancements. | $10K |
| Matt Talbot KitchenLincoln, NE | To assist in providing funds for general operations including the cost of meals, outreach, and prevention services. | $10K |
| Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE | To assist in funding the food bank's child hunger programs. | $10K |
| Villa Marie Home & SchoolWaverly, NE | Provide educational and chariable services | $10K |
| St Mary's Catholic ChurchLincoln, NE | To assist with phase #2, "opening doors to the heart of st. mary's" capital campaign. | $7,500 |
| Cathedral of the Risen Christ SchoolLincoln, NE | To assist with the purchase of new windows for the school building. | $6,000 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln IncLincoln, NE | To assist in the support of emergency shelter and supportive services. | $6,000 |
| St Michael Catholic SchoolLincoln, NE | To assist with a virtual component of school strategic planning. | $6,000 |
| LighthouseLincoln, NE | Funds to provide after-school programming to middle and high school aged youth. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Literacy CouncilLincoln, NE | To assist in funding the building a "bridgeway to a better life" program. | $5,000 |
| The Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NE | To help underwrite the costs of the tabitha meals on wheels program for those persons who cannot pay the entire costs themselves. | $5,000 |
| Community Action ProgramLincoln, NE | To support "the gathering placeto assist in providing services to those persons living below the poverty level. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo & Botanical GardensLincoln, NE | To assist with the funding of the "children at the zoo" outreach program. | $3,000 |
| Nebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NE | To assist with the expenses of camp catch up. | $3,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska IncLincoln, NE | To assist in funding wishes for deserving children in the lincoln, nebraska area. | $2,500 |
| St Elizabeth FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide assistance to new and expectant parents of infants cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit who are experiencing financial… | $2,000 |
| Bright Lights IncLincoln, NE | To assist in meeting bright lights general operating expenses. | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NE | To assist in supporting the museum's for all admissions program. | $1,000 |
| Fresh Start IncLincoln, NE | To support the capital campaign to address needed renovations, retire the debet, establish a maintenance fund, and establish a vision fund. | $1,000 |
| North American Martyrs Catholic SchoolLincoln, NE | To assist in the improvement of the school's reading program by updating the library's collection. | $1,000 |
About this foundation
May L Flanagan Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, administered in care of Gregory H Perry, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does May L Flanagan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. This application is supplied by the foundation and is also attached. The applicant must submit a summary of the applicant's needs and goals with time limits for achieving those goals. Deadlines: October 1st of each year.
How much does May L Flanagan Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does May L Flanagan Foundation Inc give?
Nebraska (23 grants), per its latest filing.
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