Destwolinski Family Foundation
The Destwolinski Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting projects and activities including a building fund, scholarships for Native American students, church general funds, service members, children’s medical care, and wildlife photography equipment.
Destwolinski Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Destwolinski Family Foundation gave $266K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $27K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $265,984
- -64.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $26,598
- -85.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,244,562
- -0.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Destwolinski Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 9103 Alta Dr Unit 901, Las Vegas, NV 89145-8555
Phone: (702) 682-8483
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Destwolinski Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($100K). Together the top 8 received $195K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($70,984), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 31 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (47%), an individual recipient (23%), Maryland (8%), New York (8%), and Florida (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Destwolinski Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 191% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 470% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2023) to $757K (2025). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | building fund | $100,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $70,984 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Cross Omaha, NE | General fund | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Tower Fnd Staten Island, NY | support of housing for disabled service memebers | $20,000 |
| St Andrew by the Bay Annapolis, MD | Church general fund | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Support of Wounded service members | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Reseach Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical support of children | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | medical support of children | $10,000 |
| Carel Steemkamp | purchase of photography support equipment etc. to pursue of night time camera movement ICM photography of wildlife by an up coming young photographer | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,244,562 | $166,577 | $279,295 | $265,984 | 10 | $279,295 | $153,266 | $59,449 |
| 2025 | $1,248,089 | $87,739 | $857,651 | $757,000 | 4 | $857,651 | $62,088 | $62,940 |
| 2024 | $1,917,597 | $545,286 | $147,424 | $111,208 | 5 | $147,424 | $519,070 | $80,923 |
| 2023 | $1,640,867 | $113,893 | $136,682 | $91,383 | 5 | $136,682 | $88,594 | $78,000 |
| 2022 | $1,699,811 | $16,050 | $202,550 | $172,809 | 7 | $193,550 | $15,166 | $97,348 |
| 2021 | $1,988,448 | $11,478 | $170,060 | $150,682 | 9 | — | $59,226 | $88,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Destwolinski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for education, religious organizations, service members, children’s medical care, and an individual’s wildlife photography equipment. The University of Nebraska Foundation describes its mission as growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change and save lives. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the total well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $265,984. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $100,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for a building fund and $60,984 to the an individual recipient Military Institute Foundation for scholarships for Native American students. Other grants included $25,000 to Presbyterian Church of the Cross for its general fund and $20,000 to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to support housing for disabled service members. The foundation also reported grants of $10,000 each to St. Andrew by the Bay, Wounded Warrior Project, an individual recipient High School, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children, and Carel Steemkamp.
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Lance deStwolinski as president and Elizabeth deStwolinski as secretary-treasurer.
Destwolinski Family Foundation is led by Lance deStwolinski, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lance deStwolinski
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth deStwolinski
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Matthew deStwolinski (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pat and Kim Sealey (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Sealey (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Destwolinski Family Foundation
How much does Destwolinski Family Foundation give each year?
Destwolinski Family Foundation gave $266K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $757K across 4 grants.
What is Destwolinski Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Destwolinski Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,598, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Destwolinski Family Foundation give grants?
Destwolinski Family Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (23%) and Maryland (8%).
Does Destwolinski Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Destwolinski Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Destwolinski Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Destwolinski Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($100,000), Presbyterian Church of the Cross ($25,000) and Stephen Siller Tunnels to Tower Fnd ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($70,984), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Destwolinski Family Foundation?
Destwolinski Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Destwolinski Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for education, religious organizations, service members, children’s medical care, and an individual’s wildlife photography equipment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Destwolinski Family Foundation?
Destwolinski Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Destwolinski Family Foundation's EIN?
Destwolinski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0812539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Destwolinski Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Destwolinski Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/destwolinski-family-foundation-morg_d99769ee84934003b77f1e304039be00
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