How to apply
The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) The organization has been certified by the IRS and is in fact acting as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions are deductible under section 170(c)(2)(b) of the internal revenue code, and furnish the organization's tax identification number: and (2) that the organization is either: (a) one which comes within the definition contained in paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code: or (b) that if the org. Is a "Private Fou… Contact: James Stuart III President James St, 5930 S 58th St Ste I, Lincoln, Ne, 4024402517 Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time. Restrictions: None
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
44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Plymouth ChurchLincoln, NE | Charitable | $80K |
| Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $40K |
| Phi Delta Theta FoundationOxford, OH | Charitable | $40K |
| Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE | Charitable | $38K |
| Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $32K |
| CenterpointeLincoln, NE | Charitable | $30K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Charitable | $30K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $27K |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & OutreachLincoln, NE | Charitable | $25K |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| Schwab Charitable Fund - James Stuart III Family Foundation FundSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| The Living DesertPalm Desert, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Friendship HomeLincoln, NE | Charitable | $7,050 |
| American Cancer SocietyOmaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Angel View FoundationCathedral City, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Action PartnershipLincoln, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Children's ZooLincoln, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Public Schools FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Longville Area Community FoundationLongville, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sheldon Art AssociationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Human Resources Research Foundation IncLincoln, NE | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Longville Lakes ClinicLongville, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| People's City MissionLincoln, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Bright Lights IncLincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| HopespokeLincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Community PlayhouseLincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Capital Humane SocietyLincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Longville Food ShelfLongville, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Public MediaLincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lakeland Public TelevisionBemidji, MN | Charitable | $800 |
| Delta WaterfowlBismarck, ND | Charitable | $750 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MT | Charitable | $750 |
| Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA | Charitable | $750 |
| Nebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| Nebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| Project Pink'dOmaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| Wild Sheep FoundationBozeman, MT | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of the Desert MountainsPalm Desert, AZ | Charitable | $250 |
| McCook Community FoundationMcCook, NE | Charitable | $250 |
| The ALS AssociationArlington, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Bryan Health FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $100 |
| Madonna FoundationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $50 |
By state: Nebraska 28 · Ohio 1 · Minnesota 5 · California 3 · New York 1 · Montana 2
About this foundation
James Stuart III Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James Stuart III Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) The organization has been certified by the IRS and is in fact acting as an organization described in section… Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does James Stuart III Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $456K across 44 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does James Stuart III Family Foundation give?
Nebraska (28 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Minnesota (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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