Deep Well
Deep Well exists to empower christ-centered education around the world, carrying christ's love to the nations.
Deep Well at a glance
In short: Deep Well gave $285K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,236
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,618
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $142,618
- Total assets
- $4,182,170
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Deep Well funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone Cougars Inc ($210K). Together the top 2 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2022) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Cougars Inc Bellevue, NE | To support foreign schools as part of the cci mission | $210,226 |
| Cornerstone Christian Schools Bellevue, NE | To support foreign schools as part of the cci mission | $75,010 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,182,170 | $2,151,712 | $2,160,042 | $285,236 | 2 | $176 |
| 2023 | $4,320,242 | $2,103,079 | $2,067,343 | $220,857 | 1 | $236 |
| 2022 | $4,357,637 | $2,032,053 | $1,739,928 | $91,000 | 1 | $-4,724 |
About Deep Well
Based on IRS filings
Deep Well is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellevue, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $176.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deep Well is led by Bryan Bartels, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Bartels
President & Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Lynn Schrag
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Burkle
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Deep Well
How much does Deep Well give each year?
Deep Well gave $285K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $221K across 1 grant.
How large is Deep Well?
Deep Well reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Deep Well?
Deep Well is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellevue, NE. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Deep Well operate?
Deep Well has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Deep Well's EIN?
Deep Well's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3741942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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