C a Story Foundation
C a Story Foundation is a private foundation based in Sidney, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports $122,146 in grants to 13 organizations, all in Nebraska. The filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the application information below should not be treated as current.
C a Story Foundation at a glance
In short: C a Story Foundation gave $122K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,146
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,396
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C a Story Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- December 1, as stated on the filing; this is a past cycle, not an open deadline.
- Deadline
- December 1, as stated on the filing; this is a past cycle, not an open deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Eckhardt
Mailing address: PO Box 351, Sidney, NE 69162
Phone: (210) 920-1269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C a Story Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheyenne County Community Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (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 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C a Story Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1015% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $123K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne County Community Center Sidney, NE | Donation | $20,000 |
| Sidney and Greater Area Foundation Sidney, NE | Donation | $15,000 |
| Living Memorial Gardens Assoc Sidney, NE | Donation | $15,000 |
| King's Daughters Sidney, NE | Donation | $14,146 |
| Cheyenne County Historical Assoc Sidney, NE | Donation | $10,000 |
| Energizing Entreprenuerial Ecosyste Sidney, NE | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lodgepole Rural Cemetery Lodgepole, NE | Donation | $7,500 |
| High Plains Arts Council Sidney, NE | Donation | $5,500 |
| Bridgeport Public Schools Team Mate Bridgeport, NE | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sidney Public Education Foundaton Sidney, NE | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $3,968 | $124,567 | $122,146 | 13 | $123,842 | $3,220 | $2,925 |
| 2023 | $120,599 | $9,496 | $125,628 | $123,000 | 9 | $124,841 | $8,709 | $5,819 |
| 2022 | $236,731 | $1,061 | $15,009 | $13,414 | 7 | $14,470 | $522 | $12,300 |
| 2021 | $250,679 | $1,773 | $15,911 | $10,956 | 10 | $14,424 | $136 | $12,782 |
| 2020 | $264,817 | $4,906 | $14,774 | $11,350 | 7 | — | $3,879 | $13,367 |
| 2019 | $274,685 | $5,111 | $15,855 | $12,380 | 13 | — | $4,077 | $13,752 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C a Story Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including community, education, arts, historical, and cemetery organizations. The Cheyenne County Community Center, which received $20,000, describes its mission as serving the health, wellness, recreational, and social needs of Cheyenne County and the surrounding area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $122,146. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500. Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Cheyenne County Community Center; $15,000 each to Sidney and Greater Area Foundation and Living Memorial Gardens Association; $14,146 to King’s Daughters; and $10,000 each to Cheyenne County Historical Association and Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosyste.
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists written materials, Jennifer Eckhardt as the contact, and tax-exempt organizations only as an award restriction. These are filing-reported instructions, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tish Treinen and Julia Peetz as directors, Jay Flohr as vice president, Jennifer Eckhardt as secretary/treasurer, and Sam Cunningham as president.
C a Story Foundation is led by Sam Cunningham, President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Cunningham
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$50 (2019) → $100 (2024)
Julia Peetz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2024)
Tish Treinen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$50 (2019) → $100 (2024)
Jay Flohr
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2024)
Jennifer Eckhardt
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$550 (2021) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Marilyn Moncrief (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ron Gusman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Berlage (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Jennifer Eckhardt (Sec./Treas.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C a Story Foundation
How much does C a Story Foundation give each year?
C a Story Foundation gave $122K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 9 grants.
What is C a Story Foundation's typical grant size?
C a Story Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,396, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C a Story Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does C a Story Foundation give grants?
C a Story Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sidney, NE (9 grants).
Does C a Story Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on C a Story Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are C a Story Foundation's largest grantees?
C a Story Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cheyenne County Community Center ($20,000), Sidney and Greater Area Foundation ($15,000) and Living Memorial Gardens Assoc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does C a Story Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including community, education, arts, historical, and cemetery organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C a Story Foundation?
C a Story Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is C a Story Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, C a Story Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is C a Story Foundation's EIN?
C a Story Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3323596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does C a Story Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). C a Story Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-a-story-foundation-morg_6b7da493449e4ea2b1bedf6990f304c6
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