Cabela Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Omaha, NE EIN: 47-0833542

Cabela Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $126K.

Key facts about Cabela Family Foundation

In short: Cabela Family Foundation gave $126K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
47-0833542
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$125,610
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$41,870
Median grant
$25,000
Primary geography
Montana (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$126K

-59.3% YoY

Grant Count

3

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

+22.2% YoY

How Cabela Family Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

DenverAustinBozemanFairfaxNorth PlatteOgallalaSidneyColumbusLakewoodColliervilleDallasHaileyLittle RockOrlandoPhoenixRenoSan AntonioTuscon

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M12 grants202011 grants202113 grants20229 grants20233 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Wild Sheep Foundation: $100KWild Sheep Foundation$100KKids Outdoor Zone: $25KKids Outdoor Zone$25KBlaine County School District: $610Blaine County School District$610

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

20<$50K16$50–100K12$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION Bozeman, MTWILD HARVEST INITIATIVE$100,000
KIDS OUTDOOR ZONE Austin, TXGENERAL$25,000
BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Hailey, IDBELLEVUE ELEMENTARY ARCHERY PROGRAM$610

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.520202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Cabela Family Foundation is led by Mary A. Cabela, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Mary A. Cabela

    President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel M. Cabela

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $83K (2022)

  • David M. Cabela

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard J. Cabela

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Teresa D. Wolff

    Vice President & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

Daniel M Cabela — Director: $83KDaniel M CabelaDirector$83K

Frequently asked questions about Cabela Family Foundation

How much does Cabela Family Foundation give each year?

Cabela Family Foundation gave $126K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $308K across 9 grants.

What is Cabela Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Cabela Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,870, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Cabela Family Foundation give grants?

Cabela Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (20%).

Does Cabela Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 33% of Cabela Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

What is Cabela Family Foundation?

Cabela Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Omaha, NE. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

What is Cabela Family Foundation's EIN?

Cabela Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0833542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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