Private foundation · EIN 92-1284706 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

5foru 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: 6 grants paid, $50K total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$50K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Jude ResearchMemphis, TNGeneral purpose$10K
Childrens Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Make a WishOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Completely KidsOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$10K
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KSGeneral purpose$5,000
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYGeneral purpose$5,000

By state: Nebraska 3 · Tennessee 1 · Kansas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

5foru Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Thomas Werner, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 5foru 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 5foru Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does 5foru Foundation give?

Nebraska (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Kansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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