Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 67 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstreet of FremontFremont, NE | Holiday decorations and summer flower pots and bumpouts | $169K |
| Food Bank of the HeartlandOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $160K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | Durham fund for autism care for toddlers in fremont and durham fund for autism research and support | $150K |
| Open Door MissionOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $100K |
| The BridgeFremont, NE | General operating funds | $100K |
| Durham MuseumOmaha, NE | Children's programs | $70K |
| Friends of Keene Memorial LibraryFremont, NE | Maintenance and holiday decorations | $65K |
| Amy Bell Charities IncMidland, TX | General operating funds | $60K |
| International Fellowship of Christians and JewsWashington, DC | General operating funds | $60K |
| Lawrence Schools FoundationLawrence, KS | General operating funds | $60K |
| Nebraska Humane SocietyOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $60K |
| Weatherford Christian SchoolWeatherford, TX | General operating funds | $60K |
| Arlington Youth SportsArlington, NE | Repairs and improvements | $50K |
| Fremont Health FoundationFremont, NE | Memorial garden | $50K |
| Life HouseOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $50K |
| Phoenix Academy Day SchoolOmaha, NE | Scholarships | $50K |
| Catz Angels Rescue EffortFremont, NE | General operating funds | $35K |
| Make a WishOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $30K |
| Masonic Eastern Star HomeFremont, NE | General operating funds | $30K |
| Sienna Francis HouseOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $30K |
| St John's Catholic SchoolLawrence, KS | General operating funds | $30K |
| Victory Boxing ClubOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $30K |
| Bluffs Trinity Lutheran ChurchFremont, NE | General operating funds | $25K |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church SchoolArlington, NE | General operating funds | $25K |
| VFW Fremont Post 854Fremont, NE | General operating funds | $25K |
| Parker County Child Protective Services BoardWeatherford, TX | General operating funds | $23K |
| Dreamweaver FoundationOmaha, NE | Entertainment for seniors | $20K |
| Florence Millwinter QuartersOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Fremont Area Habitat for HumanityFremont, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE | Johnny rodgers scholarship fund | $20K |
| Nickerson Volunteer Fire DepartmentNickerson, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Omaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Omaha SymphonyOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Patriotic ProductionsOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Prairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Roots to WingsArlington, NE | General operating funds | $20K |
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchFremont, NE | Comfort dog ministry | $20K |
| The Weatherford Square Initiative IncWeatherford, TX | General operating funds | $19K |
| John C Fremont DaysFremont, NE | General operating funds | $16K |
| Archbishop Bergan SchoolFremont, NE | General operating funds | $15K |
| Friends of Fremont Area ParksFremont, NE | Fishing derby | $15K |
| Hearts United for AnimalsAuburn, NE | General operating funds | $15K |
| HetraValley, NE | General operating funds | $15K |
| Omaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $15K |
| Rebuilding Together Platte Valley EastFremont, NE | General operating funds | $15K |
| Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, ME | Fremont nebraska memorial cemetery project | $15K |
| Flatsworthy IncFulton, TX | General operating funds | $13K |
| Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center IncLawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10K |
| Brain Injury Association of NebraskaLincoln, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| Cues - Sacred Heart SchoolOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| Douglas County CASA IncLawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10K |
| Haskell FoundationLawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10K |
| Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| KanekoOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VA | General operating funds | $10K |
| Ridge Cemetery AssociationFremont, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| River City Mixed ChorusOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| Santa Monica HouseOmaha, NE | General operating funds | $10K |
| Stars & Strides Stables IncWeatherford, TX | General operating funds | $10K |
| Van Go Mobile ArtsLawrence, KS | General operating funds | $10K |
By state: Nebraska 46 · Texas 6 · Kansas 12 · District of Columbia 1 · Maine 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Debby Durham Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Hancock & Dana Pc, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Debby Durham Family Foundation 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 Debby Durham Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 67 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Debby Durham Family Foundation give?
Nebraska (46 grants), Texas (6 grants), Kansas (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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