Private foundation · EIN 46-4200554 · Hastings, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Educational 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: 2 grants paid, $170K total, median $85K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$170K
Median grant
$85K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Community College FoundationGrand Island, NEScholarships$100K
Hastings CollegeHastings, NEScholarships$70K

About this foundation

Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Educational Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Hastings, Nebraska, administered in care of Mark Beck, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Educational 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 Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Educational Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 2 grants, a median of $85K.

Where does Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Educational Trust give?

Nebraska (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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