Private foundation · EIN 91-1820971 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Julie Morsman Schroeder 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: 16 grants paid, $400K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$400K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lauritzen GardensOmaha, NECommunity charity$50K
Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NECommunity charity$50K
Nebraska Land TrustLincoln, NECommunity charity$50K
Opera Omaha IncOmaha, NECommunity charity$50K
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumOmaha, NECommunity charity$46K
Omaha Children's MuseumOmaha, NECommunity charity$30K
Rowe Audubon SanctuaryGibbon, NECommunity charity$30K
Spring Creek Prairie AudubonDenton, NECommunity charity$30K
Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NECommunity charity$20K
Durham MuseumOmaha, NECommunity charity$10K
Joslyn Castle TrustOmaha, NECommunity charity$10K
Omaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NECommunity charity$10K
American Midwest BalletOmaha, NECommunity charity$5,000
Heron Haven Nature CenterOmaha, NECommunity charity$5,000
KiosOmaha, NECommunity charity$2,000
KvnoOmaha, NECommunity charity$2,000

About this foundation

Julie Morsman Schroeder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Michael L Sullivan, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Julie Morsman Schroeder 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 Julie Morsman Schroeder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 16 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Julie Morsman Schroeder Foundation give?

Nebraska (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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