Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation
The Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports direct charitable activity in the form of scholarships granted to individuals.
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation gave $191K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,300
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,905
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,480,755
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that application materials were previously submitted with Form 990-PF and that there are no restrictions on awards. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Howard Kooper Co Bruce Fellman Char
Mailing address: 809 North 96Th Street, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 392-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 195 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2020) to $191K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 39 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $191,300 |
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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 | $1,480,755 | $583,896 | $192,250 | $191,300 | 39 | $191,300 | $393,096 | $82,998 |
| 2023 | $1,045,037 | — | $170,385 | $169,450 | 39 | $169,450 | — | $53,023 |
| 2022 | $1,043,422 | $28,355 | $188,693 | $184,650 | 42 | $184,650 | $28,355 | $52,499 |
| 2021 | $1,028,760 | $183,640 | $194,633 | $190,900 | 41 | $190,900 | $178,540 | $59,650 |
| 2020 | $824,753 | $132,127 | $154,296 | $153,450 | 34 | — | $130,277 | $42,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as scholarships for individuals. The listed 2024 grants were for educational scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $191,300. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $8,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $8,000 each; the listed purposes were educational scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darlynn Fellman, Terri Schrager, and Howard Kooper as trustees.
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darlynn Fellman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Kooper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Schrager
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation
How much does Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation gave $191K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 39 grants.
What is Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,905, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (39 grants).
How large is Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation?
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as scholarships for individuals. The listed 2024 grants were for educational scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation?
The filing states that application materials were previously submitted with Form 990-PF and that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Bruce M Fellman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6146480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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