Private foundation · EIN 47-0816293 · Aurora, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Heuermann Family Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Nebraska. The foundation accepts applications (No specific deadlines; application submissions are generally reviewed quarterly.) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $169K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska. Stated restrictions: No specific restrictions; applicants must be organized and operated under section 501(c)(3).

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$169K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No specific deadlines; application submi
Assets
$2.7M

How to apply

Grand application available from b. Heuermann, 504 west highway 34, phillips, ne 68865. Written, signed, application must be provided and should be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) determination letter. Contact: Bernard K Heuermann, 504 West Highway 34, Phillips, Ne, 4026943161, LEGAL@HAMILTON.NET Deadlines: No specific deadlines; application submissions are generally reviewed quarterly. Restrictions: No specific restrictions; applicants must be organized and operated under section 501(c)(3).

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hamilton Community FoundationAurora, NEGeneral fund$107K
Phillips Community FoundationPhillips, NEStorage bldg donation$50K
Phillips Cemetery AssociationPhillips, NEOperations$5,000
Hamilton County Food PantryAurora, NEOperations$5,000
Henderson Child Development CenterHenderson, NEOperations$2,500

About this foundation

Heuermann Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Aurora, Nebraska, administered in care of Chas L Whitney, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Heuermann Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grand application available from b. Heuermann, 504 west highway 34, phillips, ne 68865. Deadlines: No specific deadlines; application submissions are generally reviewed quarterly..

How much does Heuermann Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $169K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Heuermann Family Charitable Trust give?

Nebraska (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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