The Debby Durham Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2000 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on making grants to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+9.2% YoY
Grant Count
66
+11.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made by invitation only.
Grant Range
$20,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas, with a particular emphasis on Nebraska-based recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $24.9–$25.0 million
- Total revenues: $4.05 million
- Total expenses: $2.39 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 7.8% of assets
Investment Income: The foundation generates significant revenue from investment income and dividends, with approximately $625,464 in investment income reported for 2024.
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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
250 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
- Debra A Durham – President/Class A Director
- Matthew C Milligan – Treasurer/Class B Director
- Molly A Milligan – Vice President/Class B Director
- Michael D Jones – Secretary
The foundation operates with limited staffing, with board members working minimal hours.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA A DURHAM | PRESIDENT/ CLASS A DIRECTO | 1 | $48,000 |
| MATTHEW C MILLIGAN | TREASURER / CLASS B DIRECT | 1 | $48,000 |
| MOLLY A MILLIGAN | VICE PRESIDENT / CLASS B D | 1 | $48,000 |
| MICHAEL D JONES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling approximately $1.9–$2.0 million. The largest single grant was $329,000 to Mainstreet of Fremont for holiday decorations and summer flower pots. The foundation continues active grantmaking with a focus on education and community development initiatives, particularly in Nebraska.
Dudley Flood Center for Educational Opportunity Announces $525,000 in GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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