The Backer Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in Nebraska and based in Omaha. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$299K
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
40
-7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Environment
- Domesticated animals
- Religion
- Human services
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The trust made 25 grants in 2024, with additional grants distributed to organizations across its focus areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington
Cities: Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Beaverton, Bellevue, Boulder, Branson, Bristol, Chicago, Fort Myers, La Jolla, Louisville, Mount Hermon, Nashville, Newhall, Omaha, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Portland, Saint Paul, Santa Clarita, Stanford, Valencia, and Wheaton
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,736,236
- Total revenue: $417,825
- Total expenses: $356,348
- Total liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $81,784
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $336,041
Year-over-year changes:
- Investment income decreased 0.9% from 2023
- Asset sales increased 77% from 2023
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,736,236 | $3,674,759 | $3,750,737 |
| Revenue | $417,825 | $272,376 | $215,406 |
| Expenses | $356,348 | $348,439 | $362,792 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $301,717 | $302,113 | $318,187 |
| Net Investment Income | $367,167 | $228,304 | $170,801 |
| Distributable Amount | $335,617 | $284,990 | $295,538 |
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
193 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bridges Trust Company serves as the trustee of the trust and manages its activities without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 542021, Omaha, NE 68154-8021
- Telephone: 402-393-8300
- EIN: 27-1263236
- Tax-exempt status: Since February 2010
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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