Grants paid by Adams Rbg Empowerment Fund
EIN 85-6694180 · Lincoln, NE · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE E40
Adams Rbg Empowerment Fund of Lincoln, NE (EIN 85-6694180) reported 68 grants paid totaling $890,560 to 31 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$890,560
68 grants
Recipients
31
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2025
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | $2,500 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | $10,032 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | $221,301 | — |
| 2023 | 15 | $207,127 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | $220,975 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | $228,625 | — |
Top recipients
The 31 recipients receiving the most from Adams Rbg Empowerment Fund, by grants paid, out of 31 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | U | Lincoln, NE | 6 | $157,661 | 2025 |
| Education Rights Counsel 82-2953545 | B | Omaha, NE | 3 | $152,011 | 2025 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | U | Lincoln, NE | 5 | $123,824 | 2025 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation 47-0458128 | B | Lincoln, NE | 4 | $61,218 | 2025 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust 86-3968316 | B | Omaha, NE | 4 | $60,000 | 2025 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table 81-2233379 | C | Lincoln, NE | 3 | $52,625 | 2025 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | U | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $45,000 | 2025 |
| Rewire News Group 27-2289715 | B | Mclean, VA | 3 | $35,000 | 2025 |
| History Nebraska Foundation | U | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $31,500 | 2023 |
| Nebraska Legal Action Education Fund 92-1101413 | B | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $27,500 | 2024 |
| Friends of Lied Center for Performing Arts | U | Lincoln, NE | 4 | $20,500 | 2025 |
| The Nebraska Abortion & Reproductive Justice Fund 85-1982987 | B | Omaha, NE | 2 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| Women's Fund of Omaha 47-0840885 | D | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Trust Women Foundation Inc 27-3246473 | B | Wichita, KS | 3 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Outlinc Inc 27-1377612 | B | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $12,500 | 2022 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation 47-0379839 | C | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Repro Tlc 20-8336719 | B | Berwyn, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Pickleball Lincoln Inc 82-1765073 | C | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $9,000 | 2022 |
| Lamp of Learning Education Foundation 47-0831925 | D | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $6,000 | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | U | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $6,000 | 2025 |
| Foster Care Closet 26-0595115 | B | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $4,700 | 2025 |
| Friends of Beta Alpha of Alpha Gamma Delta 47-0660287 | D | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $3,600 | 2022 |
| National Womens Law Center 52-1213010 | C | Washington, DC | 1 | $3,000 | 2022 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company and Subsidiary | U | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $2,500 | 2025 |
| Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc 47-0623996 | B | Wood River, NE | 3 | $2,000 | 2025 |
| Sheltering Tree 03-0605993 | C | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Disability Rights Nebraska 47-0603366 | C | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $1,000 | 2022 |
| Lux Center for the Arts 47-0629528 | B | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum 47-0658163 | C | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $610 | 2021 |
| Willie S Underwear Project 82-3122335 | B | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $561 | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | U | Alexandria, VA | 1 | $250 | 2023 |
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 68 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Education Rights Counsel Omaha, NE | B | $50,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Appleseed Lincoln, NE | U | $30,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | U | $25,000 | paid | To endow the Adams RBG scholarship fund. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | C | $22,625 | paid | To fund the Powerbuilding Team. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Journalism Trust Omaha, NE | B | $20,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | B | $18,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Rewire News Group Mclean, VA | B | $15,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Planned Parenthood Lincoln, NE | U | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Friends of Lied Center for Performing Arts Lincoln, NE | U | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Repro Tlc Berwyn, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Aclu Foundation Lincoln, NE | U | $5,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Trust Women Foundation Inc Wichita, KS | B | $5,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Foster Care Closet Lincoln, NE | B | $3,500 | paid | Holiday Donation - Clothing for 10 children | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | The Phoenix Theatre Company and Subsidiary Phoenix, AZ | U | $2,500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | B | $1,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2025 | Sheltering Tree Omaha, NE | C | $1,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202621319349102632 |
| 2024 | Education Rights Counsel Omaha, NE | B | $52,011 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Planned Parenthood Lincoln, NE | U | $45,000 | paid | To fund Nebraska general operating costs $40,000, Generations Strong $5,000 | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Journalism Trust Omaha, NE | B | $20,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | B | $16,464 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Women's Fund of Omaha Omaha, NE | D | $15,000 | paid | 2 LNK EC vending machines. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | C | $15,000 | paid | To fund the Powerbuilding Team. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Legal Action Education Fund Lincoln, NE | B | $15,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Appleseed Lincoln, NE | U | $15,000 | paid | 2024 Legal Fund donation. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Rewire News Group Mclean, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | U | $10,000 | paid | To endow the Adams RBG scholarship fund. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Friends of Lied Center for Performing Arts Lincoln, NE | U | $5,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Lux Center for the Arts Lincoln, NE | B | $1,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Aclu Foundation Lincoln, NE | U | $1,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2024 | Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | B | $500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202531339349103508 |
| 2023 | Education Rights Counsel Omaha, NE | B | $50,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Planned Parenthood Lincoln, NE | U | $32,500 | paid | To fund rural Nebraska billboards campaign $30,000, visionary donation $2,500 | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | History Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | U | $25,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | C | $15,000 | paid | To fund the Powerbuilding Team. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | The Nebraska Abortion & Reproductive Justice Fund Omaha, NE | B | $15,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | B | $13,377 | paid | To fund Pickleball Lincoln $1,544, ACLU of Nebraska $3,087, Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty $257, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc. $1,029, Foster Care Closet $515, Cat House $1,029, Willie's Underwear Project $257, Bridges to Hope $514, HopeSpoke $514, CenterPointe $3,087, Nebraska Appleseed $1,544. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Legal Action Education Fund Lincoln, NE | B | $12,500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Rewire News Group Mclean, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Journalism Trust Omaha, NE | B | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | U | $10,000 | paid | To endow the Adams RBG scholarship fund. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Trust Women Foundation Inc Wichita, KS | B | $5,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | C | $5,000 | paid | To fund the Lied Center. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Friends of Lied Center for Performing Arts Lincoln, NE | U | $3,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | B | $500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2023 | The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | U | $250 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202401309349102580 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | U | $77,124 | paid | To support the Investment Club on purchasing new Morningstar Software $2,124, Endow Adams RBG scholarship fund $75,000. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Planned Parenthood Lincoln, NE | U | $65,000 | paid | To fund doctor travel expenses $40,000, generations strong $5,000, rural Nebraska billboards campaign $20,000 | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | B | $13,377 | paid | To fund Pickleball Lincoln $1,029, ACLU of Nebraska $2,058, Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty $515, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc. $2,058, Foster Care Closet $2,058, Cat House $1,029, Willie's Underwear Project $515, Bridges to Hope $514, HopeSpoke $514, CenterPointe $2,058, Nebraska Appleseed $1,029. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Outlinc Inc Lincoln, NE | B | $12,500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Journalism Trust Omaha, NE | B | $10,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Pickleball Lincoln Inc Lincoln, NE | C | $9,000 | paid | To fund the capital improvements fund. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | History Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | U | $6,500 | paid | To fund the Women: A century of change exhibit $1,500, Democracy exhibit $5,000. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | C | $5,000 | paid | To fund the Lied Center Jazz Circle. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Trust Women Foundation Inc Wichita, KS | B | $5,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | The Nebraska Abortion & Reproductive Justice Fund Omaha, NE | B | $5,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Friends of Beta Alpha of Alpha Gamma Delta Lincoln, NE | D | $3,600 | paid | Scholarship match for new donors. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | National Womens Law Center Washington, DC | C | $3,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Friends of Lied Center for Performing Arts Lincoln, NE | U | $2,500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Foster Care Closet Lincoln, NE | B | $1,200 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Lamp of Learning Education Foundation Lincoln, NE | D | $1,000 | paid | To fund the Adams scholarship and grant. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Disability Rights Nebraska Lincoln, NE | C | $1,000 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2022 | Willie S Underwear Project Lincoln, NE | B | $500 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202321359349101532 |
| 2021 | Lamp of Learning Education Foundation Lincoln, NE | D | $5,000 | paid | To fund the Adams scholarship and grant. | 202221329349102477 |
| 2021 | Planned Parenthood Lincoln, NE | U | $2,661 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | 202221329349102477 |
| 2021 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | U | $1,700 | paid | To support the Investment Club on purchasing new Morningstar Software. | 202221329349102477 |
| 2021 | Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum Lincoln, NE | C | $610 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202221329349102477 |
| 2021 | Willie S Underwear Project Lincoln, NE | B | $61 | paid | To further the programs of the organization. | 202221329349102477 |
| 2020 | Planned Parenthood Lincoln, NE | U | $2,500 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | 202122189349100812 |
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.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202621319349102632 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202531339349103508 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202401309349102580 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202321359349101532 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202221329349102477 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202122189349100812 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/856694180.json.
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