Private foundation · EIN 42-6559796 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Filkins 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $35M total, median $1.1M. 60% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$35M
Median grant
$1.1M
Stays in NE
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$113M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Himalayan Cataract Project Inc Dba Cure Blindness ProjectNorwich, VTSurgeries & equipment$21M
OrbisNew York, NYTreatment & prevention of blindness$13M
Nancy Lf Davis Family FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral operations$1.1M
Westside FoundationOmaha, NECal bentz natatorium$60K
Metropolitan Omaha Medical SocietyOmaha, NEGeneral operations$31K

By state: Vermont 1 · New York 1 · Nebraska 3

About this foundation

Filkins Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Filkins Family 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 Filkins Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $35M across 5 grants, a median of $1.1M.

Where does Filkins Family Foundation give?

Vermont (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Nebraska (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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