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Grants paid by Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 47-6044090 · Lincoln, NE · Form 990-PF, Part XV

Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc of Lincoln, NE (EIN 47-6044090) reported 100 grants paid totaling $4,210,553 to 50 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $12,066,500 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$4,210,553

100 grants

Recipients

50

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2025

5 filings in the corpus

Approved for future payment

$12,066,500

31 commitments · not included in grants paid

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202023$430,480$1,750,000
202133$1,018,337$2,060,000
202342$1,042,308$1,959,000
20241$745,959$3,315,000
20251$973,469$2,982,500

Top recipients

The 50 recipients receiving the most from Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 50 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
See Attached ScheduleULincoln, NE2$1,719,4282025
University of Nebraska Foundation 47-0379839BLincoln, NE8$560,7502023
Omaha Zoo Foundation 36-3297716BOmaha, NE2$375,0002023
The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 47-0533372BSeward, NE2$350,0002021
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra 36-3756920DLincoln, NE3$150,0002023
Lincoln Children's Zoo 47-0482255BLincoln, NE4$117,6582023
Valley Church 42-1359736BWest Des Moines, IA3$89,5002023
Lake Cunningham Development Trust 82-5231670BOmaha, NE1$75,0002023
Estes Park Health Foundation 84-1419735DEstes Park, CO2$70,0002023
The Bryan Foundation 23-7005720BLincoln, NE1$50,0002023
Teammates Mentoring ProgramULincoln, NE3$49,3152023
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church 47-0763548BLincoln, NE3$49,3152023
Friendship HomeULincoln, NE3$49,3142023
Boy Scouts of America - Cornhusker CouncilUWalton, NE3$47,5002023
St Marks United Methodist Church 36-3679200CLincoln, NE3$47,0002023
The Healing Kadi Foundation 27-2885617BOmaha, NE2$30,0002023
People's City Mission 47-0376896BLincoln, NE3$27,1572023
Unl Alumni AssociationULincoln, NE1$27,0002021
Tabitha Foundation 47-0636199BLincoln, NE1$26,0002023
Cedars Youth Services 47-0551975BLincoln, NE1$25,0002021
Lincoln Housing Charities 30-0094633BLincoln, NE1$25,0002023
Lincoln Children's Museum 47-0716636BLincoln, NE3$19,9322023
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 23-7057447BEstes Park, CO2$17,2002023
Nebraska Childrens Home Society 47-0378995CLincoln, NE1$15,0002023
Big Brothersbig Sisters LincolnULincoln, NE1$15,0002023
Living History Farms 42-6127198CDes Moines, IA1$13,0002023
Lincoln Police DepartmentULincoln, NE3$12,3292023
American Red CrossULincoln, NE3$12,3292023
Kids Across America Foundation 83-1966879DBranson, MO1$12,0002021
Faith Lutheran Church of Golden 84-0642455BGolden, CO1$11,2002021
Heartland Hope Mission 14-1869352BOmaha, NE1$10,0002023
Bright Lights Inc 47-0708499BLincoln, NE1$10,0002021
Food Fort 81-4736864BLincoln, NE1$10,0002021
Lighthouse 36-3656310BLincoln, NE2$10,0002023
Center for People in Need 06-1669552BLincoln, NE1$10,0002023
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationUOmaha, NE1$10,0002023
Common Threads MinistryULincoln, NE1$9,0002023
Christ Lutheran ChurchULincoln, NE1$6,4002020
Messiah Lutheran ChurchULincoln, NE1$5,0002021
Project Harmony 47-0682835DOmaha, NE1$5,0002023
Lincoln Parks & Recreation Foundation 36-3853746CLincoln, NE1$5,0002023
Open Door Mission 47-0411375BOmaha, NE1$5,0002023
Fresh Start Inc 36-3785810BLincoln, NE3$4,9322023
Pioneer Park Nature CenterULincoln, NE3$4,9322023
YWCA of LincolnULincoln, NE3$4,9312023
YMCA of Lincoln 47-0376578BLincoln, NE3$4,9312023
Iowa State University 23-7149557BAmes, IA1$2,5002020
Four Paws for Hope 81-4038883BTalmage, NE1$2,0002023
Food Bank of Lincoln Inc 47-0640293CLincoln, NE3$2,0002023
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation 47-6000332BLincoln, NE2$1,0002021

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 131 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025See Attached Schedule Lincoln, NEU$2,982,500approved, futureCOMMUNITY202513309349100561
2025See Attached Schedule Lincoln, NEU$973,469paidCOMMUNITY202513309349100561
2024See Attached Schedule Lincoln, NEU$3,315,000approved, futureCOMMUNITY202530289349100508
2024See Attached Schedule Lincoln, NEU$745,959paidCOMMUNITY202530289349100508
2023The Bryan Foundation Lincoln, NEB$950,000approved, futureNURSE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$350,000approved, futureZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT202342839349101009
2023University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$200,000approved, futureUNMC LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING202342839349101009
2023University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$138,250paidUNL STATE MUSEUM - MORRILL HALL PERMANENT PHOTO ARK EXHIBIT202342839349101009
2023Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NEB$125,000paidHENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LIONS SHORE PROJECT202342839349101009
2023University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$100,000paidUNMC - LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING202342839349101009
2023Lake Cunningham Development Trust Omaha, NEB$100,000approved, futureLAKE CUNNINGHAM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT202342839349101009
2023Estes Park Health Foundation Estes Park, COD$100,000approved, futureMRI MACHINE202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$85,000approved, futureTUNNEL REMODEL PROJECT202342839349101009
2023Lake Cunningham Development Trust Omaha, NEB$75,000paidLAKE CUNNINGHAM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$75,000paidZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT202342839349101009
2023Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NEU$50,000approved, futureELDER MEMORIAL THEATER CENTER RENOVATION202342839349101009
2023Estes Park Health Foundation Estes Park, COD$50,000paidMRI MACHINE202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Lincoln, NED$50,000paidREDUCED STUDENT TICKET PROGRAM202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Lincoln, NED$50,000approved, futureREDUCED STUDENT TICKET PROGRAM202342839349101009
2023The Bryan Foundation Lincoln, NEB$50,000paidNURSE NAVIGATOR ENDOWMENT202342839349101009
2023Food Fort Lincoln, NEB$40,000approved, futureSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM202342839349101009
2023Boy Scouts of America - Cornhusker Council Walton, NEU$32,500paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Tabitha Foundation Lincoln, NEB$26,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Housing Charities Lincoln, NEB$25,000paidSTUDENT BUILT HOUSING202342839349101009
2023University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$20,000approved, futureNINE-MILE PRAIRIE202342839349101009
2023Valley Church West Des Moines, IAB$20,000paidRELIGIOUS202342839349101009
2023University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$20,000paidNINE-MILE PRAIRIE202342839349101009
2023Teammates Mentoring Program Lincoln, NEU$19,812paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Lincoln, NEB$19,812paidRELIGIOUS202342839349101009
2023Friendship Home Lincoln, NEU$19,811paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Children's Museum Lincoln, NEB$16,981paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$15,906paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Big Brothersbig Sisters Lincoln Lincoln, NEU$15,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Nebraska Childrens Home Society Lincoln, NEC$15,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Living History Farms Des Moines, IAC$13,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023St Marks United Methodist Church Lincoln, NEC$12,000paidRELIGIOUS202342839349101009
2023People's City Mission Lincoln, NEB$10,906paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Heartland Hope Mission Omaha, NEB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Center for People in Need Lincoln, NEB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023The Healing Kadi Foundation Omaha, NEB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Omaha, NEU$10,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Common Threads Ministry Lincoln, NEU$9,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Common Threads Ministry Lincoln, NEU$9,000approved, futureCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Estes Park, COB$6,000paidRELIGIOUS202342839349101009
2023Open Door Mission Omaha, NEB$5,000paidFOR LYDIA HOUSE202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Parks & Recreation Foundation Lincoln, NEC$5,000paidHOLMES LAKE DOCK REPLACEMENT202342839349101009
2023Lighthouse Lincoln, NEB$5,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Project Harmony Omaha, NED$5,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Parks & Recreation Foundation Lincoln, NEC$5,000approved, futureHOLMES LAKE DOCK REPLACEMENT202342839349101009
2023American Red Cross Lincoln, NEU$4,953paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Lincoln Police Department Lincoln, NEU$4,953paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Four Paws for Hope Talmage, NEB$2,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023YWCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NEU$1,981paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Pioneer Park Nature Center Lincoln, NEU$1,981paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023Fresh Start Inc Lincoln, NEB$1,981paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023YMCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NEB$1,981paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2023University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$1,500paidEDUCATIONAL202342839349101009
2023Food Bank of Lincoln Inc Lincoln, NEC$1,000paidCOMMUNITY202342839349101009
2021Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$500,000approved, futureZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT202143029349100604
2021University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$375,000approved, futureUNMC LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING202143029349100604
2021Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NEB$250,000paidHENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LIONS SHORE PROJECT202143029349100604
2021Lake Cunningham Development Trust Omaha, NEB$250,000approved, futureLAKE CUNNINGHAM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT202143029349100604
2021The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Seward, NEB$250,000paidUNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN CHAPEL BUILDING PROJECT202143029349100604
2021Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NEB$250,000approved, futureHENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LION SHORES PROJECT202143029349100604
2021Estes Park Health Foundation Estes Park, COD$200,000approved, futureMRI MACHINE202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Lincoln, NED$150,000approved, futureREDUCED STUDENT TICKET PROGRAM202143029349100604
2021University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$100,500paidEDUCATIONAL202143029349100604
2021Food Fort Lincoln, NEB$90,000approved, futureSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$85,000approved, futureTUNNEL REMODEL PROJECT202143029349100604
2021University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$75,000paidUNMC - LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Lincoln, NED$50,000paidREDUCED STUDENT TICKET PROGRAM202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NEB$50,000approved, futureMIDDLE INCOME WORKFORCE HOUSING202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Housing Charities Lincoln, NEB$50,000approved, futureSTUDENT BUILT HOUSING202143029349100604
2021The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Seward, NEB$50,000approved, futureUNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN CHAPEL BUILDING PROJECT202143029349100604
2021Valley Church West Des Moines, IAB$35,000paidRELIGIOUS202143029349100604
2021Unl Alumni Association Lincoln, NEU$27,000paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Cedars Youth Services Lincoln, NEB$25,000paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Estes Park Health Foundation Estes Park, COD$20,000paidDIGITAL RADIOS202143029349100604
2021The Healing Kadi Foundation Omaha, NEB$20,000paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$17,594paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Friendship Home Lincoln, NEU$13,187paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Teammates Mentoring Program Lincoln, NEU$13,187paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Lincoln, NEB$13,187paidRELIGIOUS202143029349100604
2021Boy Scouts of America - Cornhusker Council Walton, NEU$12,500paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Kids Across America Foundation Branson, MOD$12,000paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Faith Lutheran Church of Golden Golden, COB$11,200paidRELIGIOUS202143029349100604
2021Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Estes Park, COB$11,200paidRELIGIOUS202143029349100604
2021Bright Lights Inc Lincoln, NEB$10,000paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021St Marks United Methodist Church Lincoln, NEC$10,000paidRELIGIOUS202143029349100604
2021Food Fort Lincoln, NEB$10,000paidSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM202143029349100604
2021Lighthouse Lincoln, NEB$10,000approved, futureCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021People's City Mission Lincoln, NEB$7,593paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Messiah Lutheran Church Lincoln, NEU$5,000paidRELIGIOUS202143029349100604
2021Lighthouse Lincoln, NEB$5,000paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Police Department Lincoln, NEU$3,297paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021American Red Cross Lincoln, NEU$3,297paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Lincoln Children's Museum Lincoln, NEB$1,319paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021YMCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NEB$1,319paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021YWCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NEU$1,319paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Pioneer Park Nature Center Lincoln, NEU$1,319paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Fresh Start Inc Lincoln, NEB$1,319paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NEB$500paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2021Food Bank of Lincoln Inc Lincoln, NEC$500paidCOMMUNITY202143029349100604
2020Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$500,000approved, futureZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT202140159349100704
2020Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NEB$500,000approved, futureHENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LION SHORES PROJECT202140159349100704
2020University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$450,000approved, futureUNMC LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING202140159349100704
2020Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Lincoln, NED$200,000approved, futureCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$100,500paidEDUCATIONAL202140159349100704
2020The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Seward, NEB$100,000paidUNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN CHAPEL BUILDING PROJECT202140159349100704
2020University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$100,000approved, futureEDUCATIONAL202140159349100704
2020Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Lincoln, NED$50,000paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Valley Church West Des Moines, IAB$34,500paidRELIGIOUS202140159349100704
2020St Marks United Methodist Church Lincoln, NEC$25,000paidRELIGIOUS202140159349100704
2020University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NEB$25,000paidUNMC - LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING202140159349100704
2020Friendship Home Lincoln, NEU$16,316paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Lincoln, NEB$16,316paidRELIGIOUS202140159349100704
2020Teammates Mentoring Program Lincoln, NEU$16,316paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NEB$9,158paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020People's City Mission Lincoln, NEB$8,658paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Christ Lutheran Church Lincoln, NEU$6,400paidRELIGIOUS202140159349100704
2020Lincoln Police Department Lincoln, NEU$4,079paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020American Red Cross Lincoln, NEU$4,079paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Iowa State University Ames, IAB$2,500paidDREW LIENEMANN MEMORIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP202140159349100704
2020Boy Scouts of America - Cornhusker Council Lincoln, NEU$2,500paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Lincoln Children's Museum Lincoln, NEB$1,632paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Fresh Start Inc Lincoln, NEB$1,632paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Pioneer Park Nature Center Lincoln, NEU$1,632paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020YMCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NEB$1,631paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020YWCA of Lincoln Lincoln, NEU$1,631paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NEB$500paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704
2020Food Bank of Lincoln Inc Lincoln, NEC$500paidCOMMUNITY202140159349100704

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-08-31not stated2024v5.2202513309349100561
990PF20242024-08-31not stated2023v6.0202530289349100508
990PF20232023-08-31not stated2022v5.0202342839349101009
990PF20212021-08-31not stated2020v4.1202143029349100604
990PF20202020-08-31not stated2019v5.1202140159349100704

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