Cherry Tree Giving Foundation
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation is a private foundation based in Gretna, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $48,078, including scholarships and charitable contributions.
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation at a glance
In short: Cherry Tree Giving Foundation gave $48K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,078
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,205
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,830
- Total assets
- $614,618
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (36% 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 Cherry Tree Giving Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Attn V A Hannan 12145 S 202Nd St, Gretna, NE 68028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cherry Tree Giving Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NAMI Org ($8K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (36%), Virginia (18%), Missouri (10%), Illinois (10%), and Colorado (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cherry Tree Giving Foundation gives
- Giving grew 529% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI Org Arlington, VA | Charitable Contributions | $8,492 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Madeline Starr North Park UNI Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Ctr Lincoln, NE | Charitable Contributions | $2,831 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Contributions | $2,830 |
| Open Door Mission Omaha, NE | Charitable Contributions | $2,830 |
| Humane Society Omaha, NE | Charitable Contributions | $1,699 |
| Wikimedia San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contributions | $1,698 |
| Hannah Payne UNI of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Clean Air TF Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $849 |
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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 | $614,618 | $16,277 | $49,189 | $48,078 | 15 | $48,078 | $15,166 | $44,900 |
| 2023 | $647,530 | $50,146 | $40,709 | $39,887 | 11 | $39,887 | $49,324 | $37,340 |
| 2022 | $628,071 | $31,063 | $33,320 | $28,120 | 15 | $28,120 | $25,863 | — |
| 2021 | $630,238 | $338,745 | $13,442 | $7,638 | 9 | $7,638 | $332,941 | — |
| 2020 | $850,443 | $391,609 | $1,729 | $1,573 | 11 | — | $391,511 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cherry Tree Giving Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 included scholarships and charitable contributions. One recipient, Open Door Mission, describes itself as a gospel rescue mission that meets the needs of individuals and families and seeks to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $48,078. Grants ranged from $849 to $8,492, with a median of $2,830.
Notable grants included $8,492 to NAMI Org for charitable contributions; $5,000 each to an individual recipient Washington University, an individual recipient Uni, two individual recipients for scholarships; and $2,830 each to Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy CTR and Open Door Mission for charitable contributions. Open Door Mission describes its work as providing safe shelter and meals and helping address homelessness and poverty.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victor A Hannan, Jacy R Hannan, and Christian A Nielsen as directors.
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian A. Nielsen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacy R. Hannan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor A. Hannan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cherry Tree Giving Foundation
How much does Cherry Tree Giving Foundation give each year?
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation gave $48K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 11 grants.
What is Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's typical grant size?
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,830, and its average grant was $3,205, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cherry Tree Giving Foundation give grants?
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Who are Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's largest grantees?
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NAMI Org ($8,492), Madeline Starr North Park UNI ($5,000) and Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Ctr ($2,831), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cherry Tree Giving Foundation?
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation reported $615K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cherry Tree Giving Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and charitable contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cherry Tree Giving Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's EIN?
Cherry Tree Giving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1719582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cherry Tree Giving 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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