Bill and Berniece Grewcock
The Bill and Berniece Grewcock Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1990 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. The foundation provides grants to other nonprofits and does not engage in income-producing activities beyond receiving charitable contributions and investment earnings.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$170K
-96.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
-96.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education with emphasis on universities and colleges, and also supports human services. Historical grant patterns show approximately 31% of giving directed to philanthropy, 29% to environment and conservation, and 28% to education. The foundation has a strong emphasis on supporting local institutions and causes aligned with American heritage, values, and wildlife conservation.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application guidelines, with no stated deadlines.
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 73% of grants remain in Nebraska. Four other states receive a significant number of grants: Michigan, Virginia, Colorado, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,411,338
- Total Revenues: $251,527
- Total Expenses: $234,300
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $151,907
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $99,129
Employees: 0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 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
Founders & Donors: Berniece Grewcock and William L. "Bill" Grewcock
Current Leadership:
- Berniece E. Grewcock, President and Director
- Bruce E. Grewcock, Director
- Douglas J. Grewcock, Director
- Kurt F. Tjaden, Director
Bill Grewcock passed away on December 8, 2018, at age 93. He was a former vice-chairman at Kiewit Corporation and was known for his integrity, straightforward approach, and commitment to conservation. Berniece Grewcock was born December 1, 1925.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNIECE E GREWCOCK | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECT | 1 | — |
| BRUCE E GREWCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS J GREWCOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURT F TJADEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support conservation and educational initiatives. Notable recent support includes contributions to wildlife and habitat conservation efforts, an equestrian center and ice rink at Mahoney State Park, and the Nebraska Humane Society. The Grewcocks established the Bill & Berniece Grewcock Chair of American Vision and Values at Bellevue University in 1999, which supports civic education and engagement.
Grewcock Legacy: Sharing American Heritage & ValuesAt Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the family has been instrumental in major projects including the Berniece and Bill Grewcock Elephant Habitat, the Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, and the Bill and Berniece Center for Conservation and Research. The family has also supported the Hubbard Expedition Madagascar and purchased land in Madagascar to support reforestation efforts through the zoo's Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership.
Grewcock Legacy: Sharing American Heritage & ValuesContact Information
Address: 2123 Mullen Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1848
Phone: 402-342-2052
EIN: 47-0742438
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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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