Carriage House Foundation
Carriage House Foundation is a private foundation, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $140K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
-0.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-0.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carriage House Foundation reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Carriage House Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Carriage House Foundation is a private foundation, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $140K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,337,752 | $4,297,374 | $3,736,761 |
| Revenue | $187,165 | $271,551 | $144,334 |
| Expenses | $243,603 | $244,042 | $207,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $193,887 | $195,169 | $163,457 |
| Net Investment Income | $140,218 | $141,203 | $135,631 |
| Distributable Amount | $208,710 | $199,426 | $191,298 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Southeast Community College ($61,000), Metropolitan Community College ($52,500), Northeast Community College ($24,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE MILFORD, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $61,000 |
| WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCOTTSBLUFF, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $14,000 |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE HASTINGS, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $23,000 |
| NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORFOLK, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $24,000 |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE OMAHA, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $52,500 |
| NORTH PLATTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FNDT NORTH PLATTE, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG ROLFSMEIER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRIAN HAMILTON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ROB WAHLSTROM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Carriage House Foundation?
As of 2025, Carriage House Foundation holds $4.3M in total assets with $187K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $188K in 2025.
Where does Carriage House Foundation operate?
Carriage House Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does Carriage House Foundation award?
In 2025, Carriage House Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $188K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Carriage House Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Carriage House Foundation reported a distributable amount of $209K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Carriage House Foundation's EIN?
Carriage House Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3390546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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