How to apply
Provide applicant name and id number along with contact person and address. Also provide general classification of applicant along with purposes of organizations and proposed use of funds and total funding request. Contact: Jayne L Smith, Po Box 98, Aurora, Ne, 4026940448, WORTMANS@HAMILTON.NET Deadlines: No annual deadline for requests of funds. Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations other than what it decided by board of trustees.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Community FoundationAurora, NE | Operating | $210K |
| Edgerton Explorit CenterAurora, NE | Operating | $51K |
| Bremer Community CenterAurora, NE | Operating | $43K |
| Central Community College FoundatioHastings, NE | Operating | $24K |
| Aurora RecreationAurora, NE | Operating | $21K |
| Aurora Adopt a PetAurora, NE | Operating | $10K |
| Plainsman MuseumAurora, NE | Operating | $5,000 |
| Heartland United WayGrand Island, NE | Operating | $1,500 |
| Aurora Wrestling ProgramAurora, NE | Operating | $250 |
| American Legion Post 42Aurora, NE | Operating | $110 |
| Fonner ParkGrand Island, NE | Operating | $100 |
| Special Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NE | Operating | $50 |
| Aurora FFAAurora, NE | Operating | $20 |
About this foundation
Wortman Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Aurora, Nebraska, administered in care of Timothy J Otto, 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 Wortman Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Provide applicant name and id number along with contact person and address. Deadlines: No annual deadline for requests of funds..
How much does Wortman Family Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $365K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Wortman Family Charitable Trust give?
Nebraska (13 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Heuermann Family Charitable Trustsince 1999 | Aurora, NE | $169K5 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $2.7M |
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