Private foundation · EIN 47-6198921 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McCarthy Redland Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $112K total, median $1,000. 77% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
39
$112K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NE
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Authorized Acquisitions LLC Global Partner's in HopeOmaha, NEGeneral$20K
St Leo's ParishOmaha, NEGeneral$18K
Global Partners in HopeOmaha, NEGeneral$10K
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsProvo, UTGeneral$10K
St Pius Xst Leo SchoolOmaha, NEGeneral$6,000
Accelerated Schools of Overland ParkOverland Park, KSGeneral$5,000
St Wenceslaus ParishOmaha, NEGeneral$5,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral$4,000
Food Bank of the HeartlandOmaha, NEGeneral$2,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral$2,000
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDGeneral$2,000
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral$1,500
Abide OmahaOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Alzheimers' Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDGeneral$1,000
American Cancer SocietyOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
American Foundation for Surgery of the HandCarol Stream, ILGeneral$1,000
Bethlehem HouseOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Catholic Charities of OmahaOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Creighton University School of MedicineOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Easter Seals NebraskaOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Essential Pregnancy ServicesOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Friend's of Extension & 4-H Douglas/Sarpy County FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Hastings College Foundation Barrett Alumni CenterHastings, NEGeneral$1,000
Hope Center for KidsOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Breakthrough T1dOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Kicks for a CureOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Marian High SchoolOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Mount Michael BenedictineElkhorn, NEGeneral$1,000
Omaha Home for BoysOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Open Door MissionOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Siena Francis HouseOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Special Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
St John's UniversityCollegeville, MNGeneral$1,000
The Healing Kadi FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
The Society of St Vincent de PaulOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Women's Center for AdavncementOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000
Shelby County Catholic SchoolHarlan, IAGeneral$500

By state: Nebraska 30 · Utah 1 · Kansas 1 · Arkansas 1 · South Dakota 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

McCarthy Redland Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of John a McCarthy, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 McCarthy Redland 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 McCarthy Redland Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $112K across 39 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does McCarthy Redland Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (30 grants), Utah (1 grants), Kansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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