Bridges Philanthropic Fund
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Bridges Philanthropic Fund at a glance
In short: Bridges Philanthropic Fund gave $7.6M across 80 grants in 2025 (avg $95K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,597,134
- Grants made (2025)
- 80
- Average grant
- $94,964
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $107,334,899
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Bridges Philanthropic Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 80 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 80 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Unmc orthopedics | university of omaha athletics women's training table | erin m. Mumm scholarship | next: a Nebraska transformational project fund 01152990 | weigel williamson center | $1,702,000 |
| Collective for Hope Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc Omaha, NE | General Support | $600,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NE | Animal hospital | support for the bill and berniece grewcock animal hospital | $527,000 |
| United States Golf Association Liberty Corner, NJ | Walker Cup and Curtis Cup Endowment | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Omaha, NE | Unrestricted. | $356,500 |
| Nebraska Humane Society Omaha, NE | Pet Wellness | $271,000 |
| Omaha Market Trust Omaha, NE | General Support | $200,000 |
| Community Information Trust Omaha, NE | General Support | $158,333 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Magis catholic teacher corps service fund | arrupe scholars - drs. Beste support | mbb champions circle 2025-2026 season | champions circle | mbb champions circle | asian world center c/o maorong jiang | philosophy for children c/o jinmei yuan | $155,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,334,899 | $126,019,377 | $8,034,726 | $7,597,134 | 80 | $11,276,104 |
About Bridges Philanthropic Fund
Based on IRS filings
Bridges Philanthropic Fund is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $107.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 80 grants totaling $7.6M. Net investment income was $11.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bridges Philanthropic Fund is led by Nick Wilwerding, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nick Wilwerding
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Gibson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Johnson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Bridges Philanthropic Fund
How much does Bridges Philanthropic Fund give each year?
Bridges Philanthropic Fund gave $7.6M across 80 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Bridges Philanthropic Fund's typical grant size?
Bridges Philanthropic Fund's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $94,964, across 80 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bridges Philanthropic Fund give grants?
Bridges Philanthropic Fund gives mostly in Nebraska: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (53 grants), Lincoln, NE (5 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Bridges Philanthropic Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Bridges Philanthropic Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "2025 Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Bridges Philanthropic Fund's largest grantees?
Bridges Philanthropic Fund's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($1,702,000), Collective for Hope ($1,000,000) and Youth for Christ USA Inc ($600,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bridges Philanthropic Fund?
Bridges Philanthropic Fund reported $107.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126.0M.
What is Bridges Philanthropic Fund's EIN?
Bridges Philanthropic Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1674027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
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