American Charitable Foundation
American Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It reported giving grants to charitable organizations in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Nebraska and some to recipients in Iowa.
American Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: American Charitable Foundation gave $71K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,800
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,057
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,619,077
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a written application to Ronda Bromm identifying the charitable organization’s name and address, how funds will be used, and the reason for the current monetary need. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronda Bromm
Mailing address: 14600 Branch St, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 697-5444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Creighton Preparatory School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 10% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is American Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2024) to $104K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton Preparatory School Omaha, NE | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Open Door Mission Omaha, NE | General Donation | $7,500 |
| Siena Francis House Homeless Shelter Omaha, NE | General Donation | $7,500 |
| Bright Lights Lincoln, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Heartland Omaha, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Tree Omaha, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Fresh Hope Omaha, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Fullerton Future Inc Fullerton, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Milford Milford, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Lauritzen Garden Omaha, NE | General Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,619,077 | $90,971 | $95,723 | $70,800 | 14 | $70,800 | $66,157 | $69,985 |
| 2023 | $1,623,829 | $82,444 | $95,934 | $75,000 | 18 | $75,000 | $60,234 | $56,904 |
| 2022 | $1,637,319 | $29,385 | $107,281 | $80,000 | 20 | $80,000 | $4,167 | $68,966 |
| 2021 | $1,715,215 | $181,268 | $132,897 | $104,100 | 19 | $104,100 | $151,425 | $75,031 |
| 2020 | $1,746,071 | $19,015 | $108,672 | $80,000 | 10 | — | — | $67,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as shelter and homelessness, food assistance, youth learning, education, housing for people with disabilities, and community programs. For example, Open Door Mission describes its work as providing shelter, meals, and services intended to address homelessness and poverty; Bright Lights describes hands-on learning opportunities for youth; and Sheltering Tree describes building affordable housing for individuals with disabilities. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $70,800. Grants ranged from $1,900 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to Creighton Preparatory School; $7,500 each to Open Door Mission and Siena Francis House Homeless Shelter; and $5,000 each to Bright Lights, Food Bank of the Heartland, Sheltering Tree, Fresh Hope, Fullerton Future Inc, Kiwanis Milford, Lauritzen Garden, and YMCA Test Kitchen. The filing lists the grants as general donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronda Bromm as president and director, Sean Mullen as treasurer and director, and Amy Feltz as secretary.
American Charitable Foundation is led by Ronda Bromm, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronda Bromm
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sean Mullen
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Feltz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Charitable Foundation
How much does American Charitable Foundation give each year?
American Charitable Foundation gave $71K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 18 grants.
What is American Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
American Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,057, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does American Charitable Foundation give grants?
American Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (7 grants) and Fullerton, NE (2 grants).
Does American Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are American Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
American Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Creighton Preparatory School ($10,000), Open Door Mission ($7,500) and Siena Francis House Homeless Shelter ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Charitable Foundation?
American Charitable Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does American Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as shelter and homelessness, food assistance, youth learning, education, housing for people with disabilities, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Charitable Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Charitable Foundation's EIN?
American Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3822910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does American Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). American Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-charitable-foundation-morg_64865da4346a44cf993a7311bdd78600
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