Private foundation · EIN 46-1036605 · Elkhorn, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Parsen 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: 6 grants paid, $44K total, median $6,000. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$44K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Tee of OmahaOmaha, NEAssistance with providing character building golf prorgram to youth.$15K
Learning for AllOmaha, NEAssistance with providing education support for individuals.$15K
Omaha Childrens MuseumOmaha, NETo assist with providing entertainment and education to children.$10K
Delivering HopeOmaha, NETo assist with offering fertility services to individuals with fertility issues.$2,000
Lauritzen GardensOmaha, NETo assist with conservation efforts.$1,000
Play for Paige 33 FoundationOmaha, NETo assist with raising awareness for mental health issues through youth athletics.$1,000

About this foundation

Parsen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elkhorn, Nebraska, administered in care of Andrew D Lundgren, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Parsen 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 Parsen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $44K across 6 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Parsen Foundation give?

Nebraska (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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