Private foundation · EIN 61-1864875 · Littleton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joe Ricketts Nebraska 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $920K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$920K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WYSupport environmenataland convervationreasearch$535K
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DCSupport research$200K
Manhattan Institute for Public Policy ResearchNew York, NYSupport research$75K
Hudson Institute IncWashington, DCFund research, writtingsbriefings and conferences about US foreign policy.$50K
Sublette County Historical Society Dba Museum of the Mountain ManPinedale, WYDonation to General Fund$20K
Home Schooling for College Credit IncMint Hill, NCSupport efforts tohave home schooledchildren receive college credit.$15K
The Federalist SocietyWashington, DCRestoring constitutionallimits on government$10K
Church of Our Lady of PeacePinedale, WYSupport of Pinedalelocal catholic organziation.$6,000
Fur Trade Days Inc Dba Museum of the Fur TradeChadron, NESupport musuem operations$2,000
Buffalo Bill Memorial AssociationCody, WYOperating Support$1,000
Wyoming Stock Growers Endowment TrustCheyenne, WYAnnual trust fundraiser$1,000
Judicial Watch IncWashington, DCPromote transparency and integrity$1,000
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAAnnual gift$1,000
Pinedale Fine Arts CouncilPinedale, WYSponsor SoundcheckSummer MusicSeries$1,000
Papillion Community FoundationPapillion, NESpport for the 50 milemarch event.$1,000
National Museum of Wildlife ArtJackson, WYSupport of the volunteerappreciation party.$1,000
Montana Historical SocietyHelena, MTPerservation of Montana History$100

By state: Wyoming 7 · District of Columbia 4 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1 · Nebraska 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $920K across 17 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation give?

Wyoming (7 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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