Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Omaha, NE EIN: 20-8485698

The Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization serving the Omaha community and surrounding areas.

Key facts about Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable

EIN: 20-8485698
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $686,000
Grants made (2024): 53
Average grant: $12,943
Median grant: $7,000
New grantees (estimate): 9% first-time grantees (5 of 53, 2024)
Total assets: $12,378,047
Primary geography: Nebraska (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable's 53 itemized 2024 grants were Nebraska (83%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (27 grants), Ketchum, ID (3 grants), Lincoln, NE (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 53 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (53 grants).

Is Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 53 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.

91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.4M

+27.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$686K

+9.5% YoY

Grant Count

+3.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+5.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable reported a distributable amount of $722K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple sectors, with demonstrated funding interests in:

Arts & Culture – Opera, theater, and performing arts organizations
Education – Educational institutions and academic programs
Special Education & Advocacy – Dyslexia screening, tutoring, and special education advocacy services
Youth Development – Educational academies and youth-focused programs

Grantmaking

The foundation made 48 grants in 2023, totaling approximately $686,500 in charitable distributions.

Grant Range

s vary significantly, ranging from $7,000 to $210,000 based on recent activity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Omaha, Nebraska area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $570K (83%)

New York $14K (2%)

Iowa $12K (2%)

California $12K (2%)

Idaho $11K (2%)

All other $67K (10%)

Share of all 53 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut Florida Iowa Idaho Kentucky Maryland Maine Nebraska New York South Carolina Vermont

Cities

OmahaKetchumLexingtonLincolnNew YorkAshtonFort CalhounFremontJohnstonNorfolkRed CloudSalisburySimsburyStony BrookOcalaBenningtonHuntingtonHickmanMalvernElmwood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: $9,675,907
Total Revenues: $808,490
Total Expenses: $828,657
Investment Income & Dividends: $178,811
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $629,679
Number of Employees: 0

Year Formed: 2014 (per tax records)

The foundation's revenue is primarily generated through investment income and capital gains rather than contributions, indicating an endowment-based funding model.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,378,047	$9,675,907	$9,696,074
Revenue	$3,636,670	$808,490	$724,742
Expenses	$934,530	$828,657	$825,612
Qualifying Distributions	$778,494	$651,022	$668,370
Net Investment Income	$3,625,620	$808,490	$567,500
Distributable Amount	$722,294	$646,677	$639,566

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

234 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Phoenix Academy ($260,000), Opera Omaha Inc ($30,000), Omaha Symphony Association ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PHOENIX ACADEMY Omaha, NE	CHARITABLE	$260,000
OPERA OMAHA INC Omaha, NE	CHARITABLE	$30,000
OMAHA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION Omaha, NE	CHARITABLE	$25,000
KANEKO Omaha, NE	CHARITABLE	$20,000
STOWARZYZENIE UNICORN	CHARITABLE	$15,000
WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION Red Cloud, NE	CHARITABLE	$15,000
NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION Lincoln, NE	CHARITABLE	$15,000
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EQUESTRIAN Somis, CA	CHARITABLE	$12,000
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION NEBRASKA CHAPTER Omaha, NE	CHARITABLE	$10,000
CHI HEALTH FOUNDATION Omaha, NE	CHARITABLE	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Ann Mactier – Co-founder and philanthropic leader

Ann Mactier was born in Ravenna, Nebraska in 1922 and moved to Omaha in 1930. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University (1944) and earned both a Bachelor of Arts (1963) and Master's degree in English (1969) from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Her professional background includes serving as Coordinator in the UNO College of Fine Arts beginning in 1975, where she brought the England Royal Shakespeare Company to Nebraska for a six-week residency. She served on the Omaha Public School Board for 15 years (1983–1998) and on the State Board of Education for 11 years (1996–2007). In 2005, she received an Honorary Doctorate of Education.

Ann Mactier has been deeply involved with Phoenix Academy as a founding board member and financial contributor. She is noted as an active supporter of opera and fine arts in the Omaha area.

Allan Mactier – Co-founder

Allan Mactier married Ann in 1944. Together they built Ponca Hills Farm in 1964 and founded the first Nebraska Chapter of the United States Pony Club in 1966, hosting the National Pony Club Rally at their farm in 1971. The couple established an endowment at UNO to support local teacher training in the Spalding method.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert Mactier	Vice Pres and Director	1	$24,000
Judith Moriarty	President and Director	1	$24,000
Linda Downey	Director	1	$24,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation continues active grantmaking to Omaha-area cultural and educational institutions. Recent grant recipients demonstrate ongoing commitment to arts organizations, educational academies, and special education advocacy services in the region.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable fund?

The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple sectors, with demonstrated funding interests in: • **Arts & Culture** – Opera, theater, and performing arts organizations • **Education** – Educational institutions and academic programs • **Special Education & Advocacy** – Dyslexia screening, tutoring, and special education advocacy services • **Youth Development** – Educational academies and youth-focused programs

How do I apply for a grant from Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable?

The foundation made 48 grants in 2023, totaling approximately $686,500 in charitable distributions. Notable grants include: • Phoenix Academy Day School: $210,000 • Opera Omaha: $30,000 • Omaha Symphony Association: $25,000 • Voice Advocacy Center: $7,000 • Omaha Community Playhouse Foundation: Grant amount listed in foundation records The foundation makes grants described as "charitable" in nature. Grant sizes vary significantly, ranging from $7,000 to $210,000 based on recent activity.

Where does Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Omaha, Nebraska area and surrounding communities.

What size grants does Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable award?

In 2024, Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable awarded 53 grants totaling $686K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable reported a distributable amount of $722K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable's EIN?

Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8485698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.