Bugeaters Family Foundation
Bugeaters Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $921K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $35K.
Bugeaters Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bugeaters Family Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,460
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,692
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $921,280
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bugeaters Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($25K). Together the top 5 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bugeaters Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 792% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $25,000 |
| Sheridan Lutheran Church Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $14,800 |
| Madonna Foundation Lincoln, NE | Support Organization | $2,500 |
| U of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Support Organization | $1,000 |
| Ruff Rescue Adams, NE | Support Organization | $160 |
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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 | $921,280 | $35,030 | $45,306 | $43,460 | 5 | $43,460 | $35,030 | $45,004 |
| 2024 | $898,106 | $33,487 | $39,274 | $37,700 | 4 | $37,700 | $33,195 | $43,485 |
| 2023 | $811,256 | $21,270 | $38,586 | $37,200 | 3 | $37,200 | $20,998 | $37,798 |
| 2022 | $749,447 | $10,027 | $5,867 | $4,870 | 6 | $4,870 | $10,027 | $37,066 |
| 2021 | $772,194 | $772,573 | $2,138 | — | — | — | $435 | $4,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bugeaters Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bugeaters Family Foundation is led by Craig Jessen, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Jessen
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alaina Linafelter
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexis Sandman
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alicia Kettelhake
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Jessen
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alicia Jessen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alexis Jessen (2021) — Director
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 Bugeaters Family Foundation
How much does Bugeaters Family Foundation give each year?
Bugeaters Family Foundation gave $43K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 4 grants.
What is Bugeaters Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bugeaters Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,692, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bugeaters Family Foundation give grants?
Bugeaters Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (3 grants).
Does Bugeaters Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Bugeaters Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization" (5 grants).
Who are Bugeaters Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bugeaters Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($25,000), Sheridan Lutheran Church ($14,800) and Madonna Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bugeaters Family Foundation?
Bugeaters Family Foundation reported $921K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Bugeaters Family Foundation's EIN?
Bugeaters Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4350947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Bugeaters Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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