Charles W Herbster Foundation
The Charles W Herbster Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska (EIN 47-2286474). It supports youth academic achievement by providing financial support to students pursuing college or post-graduate degrees.
Charles W Herbster Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles W Herbster Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,000
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $22,809
- +52.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles W Herbster Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5555 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: (402) 483-7512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles W Herbster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Nebraska accounted for 50% of grant dollars, followed by Iowa at 15%, Indiana at 12%, and Virginia and Utah at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles W Herbster Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 26 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $52,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,809 | $60,000 | $52,135 | $52,000 | 26 | $52,000 |
| 2023 | $14,944 | $75,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 35 | $70,000 |
| 2022 | $9,944 | $40,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 | 21 | $42,000 |
| 2021 | $11,944 | $50,000 | $62,064 | $62,000 | 31 | $62,000 |
| 2020 | $24,008 | $47,500 | $34,000 | $34,000 | 17 | — |
| 2019 | $10,508 | $50,000 | $50,010 | $50,000 | 25 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is to support youth in academic achievement through financial support for students pursuing a college degree or post-graduate degree. Its 2024 filing lists grants to individual recipients for scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $52,000. Each grant was $2,000. The listed recipients were individuals, and the stated purpose was scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles W Herbster was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Charles W Herbster Foundation is led by Charles W. Herbster, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles W. Herbster
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Herbster Foundation
How much does Charles W Herbster Foundation give each year?
Charles W Herbster Foundation gave $52K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 35 grants.
What is Charles W Herbster Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles W Herbster Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles W Herbster Foundation give grants?
Charles W Herbster Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (15%) and Indiana (12%).
Does Charles W Herbster Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Charles W Herbster Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (26 grants).
How large is Charles W Herbster Foundation?
Charles W Herbster Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does Charles W Herbster Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is to support youth in academic achievement through financial support for students pursuing a college degree or post-graduate degree. Its 2024 filing lists grants to individual recipients for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles W Herbster Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles W Herbster Foundation's EIN?
Charles W Herbster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2286474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Charles W Herbster Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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