Private foundation · EIN 93-3547003 · Elkhorn, Nebraska · Education

Richard Maxwell Foundation Inc

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: 1 grants paid, $155K total, median $155K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$155K
Median grant
$155K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wisner Pilger Public SchoolsWisner, NECollege Scholarship Grant$155K

About this foundation

Richard Maxwell Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Elkhorn, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Richard Maxwell Foundation Inc 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 Richard Maxwell Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 1 grants, a median of $155K.

Where does Richard Maxwell Foundation Inc give?

Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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