Educationquest Foundation Inc
EducationQuest Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose mission is to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. It provides free college-planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college-access grants and resources, and outreach services.
Educationquest Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Educationquest Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in Nebraska. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,569,800
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,252
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,500
- Total assets
- $14,074,068
- +17.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Educationquest Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 82552, Lincoln, NE 68501-2552
Phone: (402) 479-6617
Website: https://educationquest.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Educationquest Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($720K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($61,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 113 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on higher-education access in Nebraska. All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Educationquest Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $720,300 |
| Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $126,300 |
| Southeast Community College Foundation Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $103,700 |
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | Scholarships | $77,200 |
| Wayne State College Wayne, NE | Scholarships | $69,300 |
| Central Community College Foundation Grand Island, NE | Scholarships | $61,700 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation Norfolk, NE | Scholarships | $51,300 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $45,700 |
| Nebraska Methodist College Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $32,100 |
| Chadron State College Chadron, NE | Scholarships | $29,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,074,068 | $3,724,578 | $1,619,580 | $1,569,800 | 23 | $12,242 |
| 2024 | $11,973,122 | $3,493,454 | $1,611,329 | $1,568,900 | 23 | $4,770 |
| 2023 | $12,043,672 | $656,851 | $1,612,606 | $1,566,700 | 23 | $1,853 |
| 2022 | $12,312,707 | $288,525 | $1,608,124 | $1,560,900 | 22 | $11,146 |
| 2021 | $10,465,319 | $538,080 | $1,604,491 | $1,491,572 | 22 | $12,983 |
| 2020 | $10,098,709 | $118,358 | $1,590,406 | $1,548,800 | 22 | $-327,072 |
| 2019 | $10,263,462 | $507,790 | $1,577,767 | $1,537,689 | 23 | $25,757 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship awards for students attending qualified Nebraska post-secondary institutions, awarded by formula on an objective, nondiscriminatory basis.
The 2025 grants included scholarship-purpose awards to Nebraska colleges and universities. The University of Nebraska Foundation describes its mission as growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. The Metropolitan Community College Foundation says it supports the college’s work with students and communities across its service area. The Southeast Community College Educational Foundation says it supports the vitality and growth of the college and creates educational opportunities. Bellevue University describes its work as providing career-oriented, cost-effective, open-access education. The Northeast Community College Foundation says it supports the college’s educational goals and helps students afford tuition and fees. Nebraska Wesleyan University describes itself as an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth through a liberal arts education. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health describes itself as a health professions institution providing education in healthcare-related fields. Doane University says it creates liberal-arts-based educational experiences to prepare students for careers and lives grounded in inquiry, ethics, and service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, EducationQuest reported 23 grants totaling $1,569,800. Grant amounts ranged from $5,600 to $720,300, with a median of $28,500. The filing identifies scholarship purposes for the largest awards.
Notable 2025 grants included $720,300 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, $126,300 to Metropolitan Community College, $103,700 to Southeast Community College Foundation, $77,200 to Bellevue University, and $69,300 to Wayne State College. Other listed awards included $61,700 to Central Community College Foundation, $51,300 to Northeast Community College Foundation, $45,700 to Nebraska Wesleyan University, $32,100 to Nebraska Methodist College, $29,800 to Chadron State College, $28,900 to Doane University, and $28,500 to Creighton University.
The foundation’s website also describes College Access Grants for selected high schools, which are awarded every two years and funded for four years, with annual awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 depending on school enrollment. It also describes 8th Grade Campus Visit Grants for Nebraska schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Craig Ames as chairman; Elizabeth S. Koop as president/CEO; Daphne Hall as senior vice president; Michael J. Timmins as CFO/senior vice president; and Michael Green, Wendy Boyer, Debbie Cooper, Kelly Leeper, Thomas Smith, and Jennifer Strand as directors.
Educationquest Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth S. Koop, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth S. Koop
President & CEO
President, CEO & Director → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Ames
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Cooper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Leeper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Green
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Boyer
Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Strand
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Hall
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice Presdient → Senior Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Drumheller
Vice President
Assistant Vice President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Timmins
CFO & Senior Vice President
Senior Vice Presdient → CFO & Senior Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regan Anson
Vice President of Communications
Director → Assistant Vice President of Communications, 2023
Assistant Vice President of Communications → Vice President of Communications, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Benjamin
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Miguel Carranza (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lee Galles (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Educationquest Foundation Inc
How much does Educationquest Foundation Inc give each year?
Educationquest Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 23 grants.
What is Educationquest Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Educationquest Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $28,500, and its average grant was $68,252, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Educationquest Foundation Inc give grants?
Educationquest Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants) and Lincoln, NE (4 grants).
Does Educationquest Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Educationquest Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (23 grants).
Who are Educationquest Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Educationquest Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($720,300), Metropolitan Community College ($126,300) and Southeast Community College Foundation ($103,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($61,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Educationquest Foundation Inc?
Educationquest Foundation Inc reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Educationquest Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship awards for students attending qualified Nebraska post-secondary institutions, awarded by formula on an objective, nondiscriminatory basis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Educationquest Foundation Inc?
Educationquest Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check educationquest.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Educationquest Foundation Inc's EIN?
Educationquest Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0606382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Educationquest Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/educationquest-foundation-inc-morg_ade9787190324846bd56969593f71b9e
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