Private foundation · EIN 47-0800777 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Carole Julian 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: 64 grants paid, $381K total, median $1,000. 27% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
64
$381K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NE
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNGeneral$62K
High Museum of ArtAtlanta, GAGeneral$31K
Hastings College FoundationHastings, NEGeneral$25K
The Wall of HonorEnid, OKGeneral$25K
The Schenck SchoolAtlanta, GAGeneral$22K
Moms for AmericaEnglewood, OHGeneral$21K
Asgca FoundationBrookfield, WIGeneral$20K
Tinman MinistriesNashville, TNGeneral$19K
Buckhead Christian MinistryAtlanta, GAGeneral$15K
Global Faith InstituteOmaha, NEGeneral$15K
West Point AogWest Point, NYGeneral$15K
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALGeneral$14K
Association of American EducatorsMission Viejo, CAGeneral$10K
Camp Twin LakesLittle Rock, ARGeneral$10K
Atlanta Charity ClaysAtlanta, GAGeneral$7,500
Student MobilizationConway, ARGeneral$7,180
Children's HarborEclectic, ALGeneral$6,000
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILGeneral$5,044
The Durham Heritage MuseumOmaha, NEGeneral$5,000
National Foundation for Gun RightsLoveland, COGeneral$4,500
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral$4,000
Thomas More SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral$4,000
Essential Pregnancy ServicesOmaha, NEGeneral$3,500
Walk Away FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral$3,500
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral$3,000
Eagle Forum Legal Defense FundSt Louis, MOGeneral$2,500
Nebraska Wildlife RehabOmaha, NEGeneral$2,000
Child Saving InstituteOmaha, NEGeneral$1,870
Tuskegee Airmen National History MuseumTuskegee, ALGeneral$1,500
Nebraska for Founders ValuesWalton, NEGeneral$1,200
Aircraft Carrier Hornet FoundationAlameda, CAGeneral$1,000
Omaha Police FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Omaha Zoo FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Shepherd CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral$1,000
IchaOmaha, NEGeneral$750
Nebraska Humane SocietyOmaha, NEGeneral$700
Nebraskans Embracing LifeOmaha, NEGeneral$700
Gentle GiantsMount Airy, MDGeneral$612
Omaha for DecencyOmaha, NEGeneral$600
Daughters Against Alzheimer'sAtlanta, GAGeneral$525
American Media CouncilPhoenix, AZGeneral$500
Lauritzen GardensOmaha, NEGeneral$500
National Legal & Policy CenterFalls Church, VAGeneral$500
UsgaLiberty Corner, NJGeneral$500
Voter Information ProjectBellevue, NEGeneral$500
Wellness Forum FoundationWorthington, OHGeneral$500
Clare Booth Luce CenterHerndon, VAGeneral$400
Hearts United for AnimalsAuburn, NEGeneral$400
Law Enforcement Legal Defense FundAlexandria, VAGeneral$400
National Right to Work Legal Defense FoundationSpringfield, VAGeneral$250
The Epoch TimesNew York, NYGeneral$250
United We PledgeSt George, UTGeneral$250
FIRST Air Force OneBridgewater, VAGeneral$200
Pro EnglishPetoskey, MIGeneral$200
Windemere Volunteer Fire DeptAlexander City, ALGeneral$200
American Immigration Control FoundationMonterey, VAGeneral$100
American Stewards of LibertyGeorgetown, TXGeneral$100
FIRST Liberty InstitutionPlano, TXGeneral$100
Freedom Center FoundationMcLean, VAGeneral$100
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral$100

By state: Georgia 7 · Tennessee 2 · Nebraska 17 · Oklahoma 1 · Alabama 4 · Ohio 2

About this foundation

Robert and Carole Julian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Robert E Julian Pres, 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 Robert and Carole Julian 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 Robert and Carole Julian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $381K across 64 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Robert and Carole Julian Foundation give?

Georgia (7 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Nebraska (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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