Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation
The Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It makes grants to charitable organizations; in its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $150,000.
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Nebraska. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $69,014
- -68.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10317 Monroe Street, Omaha, NE 68127-4550
Phone: (402) 658-0997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Augustine Indian Mission ($30K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 13% to Maryland, 7% to Iowa, and 3% each to Alabama and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2021) to $190K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Indian Mission Winnebago, NE | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Omaha, NE | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Spirit Catholic Radio Network Omaha, NE | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Cues Omaha, NE | General Fund | $15,000 |
| The Kuemper Catholic School Foundation Carroll, IA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Ewtn - Eternal Word Television Network Inc Irondale, AL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Mercy Meals Norfolk, NE | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Humanity Share Chicago, IL | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,014 | $350 | $151,475 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $350 | $6,217 |
| 2024 | $220,139 | $200,928 | $191,500 | $190,000 | 11 | $190,000 | $928 | $6,162 |
| 2023 | $210,711 | $260,384 | $186,700 | $185,000 | 9 | $185,000 | $384 | $5,392 |
| 2022 | $137,027 | $300,010 | $186,750 | $185,000 | 9 | $185,000 | $10 | $5,053 |
| 2021 | $23,767 | $120,004 | $141,966 | $140,000 | 8 | — | $4 | $1,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $150,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest grants were $30,000 to St. Augustine Indian Mission and $20,000 each to the Archdiocese of Omaha, Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services, and Spirit Catholic Radio Network. Each was designated for the recipient’s general fund.
Other 2025 grants included $15,000 to CUES, $10,000 to The Kuemper Catholic School Foundation, and $5,000 each to EWTN – Eternal Word Television Network Inc., Mercy Meals, and The Humanity Share. These grants were also designated for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sister Ann Terese Dana as president/treasurer; Jane R. Sather as secretary/director; and Megan K. Sather and Laura A. Zeigler as directors.
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation is led by Sister Ann Terese Dana, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sister Ann Terese Dana
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane R. Sather
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura A. Zeigler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan K. Sather
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation
How much does Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation gave $150K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 11 grants.
What is Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (4 grants).
Does Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Augustine Indian Mission ($30,000), Archdiocese of Omaha ($20,000) and Catholic Charities ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation?
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1648626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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