Cw Yount Foundation Inc
CW Yount Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Gering, Nebraska. The foundation was established in 1978 and operates with limited staffing, relying on a small board of directors to manage its grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$243K
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
57
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on supporting youth development and community improvement in Western Nebraska. Key funding priorities include:
- Scholarship awards for graduates of Gering High School and School District 60
- Youth scouting programs
- Equine therapy programs for individuals in need
- Underage alcohol use prevention initiatives
- Youth baseball programs
- Summer camp programs
- Christian faith-based youth programs
- Programs that improve quality of life for residents of Western Nebraska
- Higher education support
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected basis only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus is Western Nebraska, with some giving to organizations in North Carolina and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $2,959,908
- Total revenues: $536,723
- Total expenses: $467,370
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue sources include:
- Interest on checking account
- Dividends from investment accounts
- Farm rental revenue
- Oil production revenue
- Investment sales
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Benny Yount – President
- Cherrie Yount – Vice President
- Lisa Yount – Treasurer
- Nick Kincaid – Secretary
All board members serve with minimal time commitment (2 hours per week) and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD OUDERKIRK | PresidentDirector | 1 | $5,500 |
| THOMAS HOLYOKE | SecretaryDirector | 1 | $5,500 |
| JAMES EMERY | Manager and Director | 4 | $39,500 |
Contact Information
- Address: 2885 Applewood Rd, Gering, NE 69341-1533
- Telephone: 308-641-3284
- EIN: 47-0600603
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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