Private foundation · EIN 47-6126112 · Hastings, Nebraska

Spotts Trust Hal Lainson Ttee

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: 25 grants paid, $93K total, median $500. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$93K
Median grant
$500
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyHastings, NECharity$24K
Saint Mark's Pro-CathedralHastings, NECharity$23K
Hastings Community FoundationHastings, NECharity$19K
Hastings CollegeHastings, NEEducation$9,270
YMCAHastings, NECharity$8,000
Crossroads Center Rescue MissionHastings, NECharity$1,500
United Harvest Mobile Food PantryHastings, NECharity$1,500
Catholic Social Services - Food for Thought Open Table ProgramHastings, NECharity$1,250
Hastings Food PantryHastings, NECharity$1,000
Hastings Public Schools - Food PantryHastings, NECharity$750
Hastings Museum FoundationHastings, NECharity$500
Senior Action IncHastings, NECharity$500
Threads of GraceHastings, NECharity$500
United WayHastings, NECharity$300
CASA of South Central NebraskaHastings, NECharity$250
Encourage Advocacy CenterHastings, NECharity$250
Maryland Living CenterHastings, NECharity$250
Revive Ministries IncHastings, NECharity$250
YWCAHastings, NECharity$250
Heartland Pet ConnectionHastings, NECharity$150
Start Over RoverHastings, NECharity$150
Hearts and Hands Against Hunger of HastingsHastings, NECharity$150
Our Place After School Care IncHastings, NECharity$150
Mentoring WorksHastings, NECharity$100
Special Childrens Fund IncGiltner, NECharity$100

About this foundation

Spotts Trust Hal Lainson Ttee is a private grantmaking foundation in Hastings, Nebraska. 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 Spotts Trust Hal Lainson Ttee 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 Spotts Trust Hal Lainson Ttee give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $93K across 25 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Spotts Trust Hal Lainson Ttee give?

Nebraska (25 grants), per its latest filing.

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