Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation
The Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation's mission is to make grants from monetary resources to charities supported by the omaha community foundation and to support the charitable and educational purposes of the omaha community foundation.
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation at a glance
In short: Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $407K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,219,904
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- Average grant
- $406,635
- Median grant
- $12,956
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Omaha Performing Arts Society ($1.2M). Together the top 3 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Performing Arts Society Omaha, NE | Building Construction | $1,200,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Support | $12,956 |
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $6,948 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,299,353 | $1,399,118 | $1,219,904 | 3 | $255,320 |
About Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $255K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation is led by John Gottschalk, Director, President & Treasurer on the 2021 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Gottschalk
Director, President & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. William Kernen
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann C. Burdette
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Gottschalk
Director & Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. McCarthy
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Grimm
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
40 hrs/week
$44K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $44K, to Donna Grimm (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation
How much does Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation give each year?
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation's typical grant size?
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $12,956, and its average grant was $406,635, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation give grants?
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation's EIN?
Carmen and John Gottschalk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2001068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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