Edward Gentleman Foundation
Edward Gentleman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $353K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $21K.
Edward Gentleman Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward Gentleman Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,072
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,024
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,024
- Total assets
- $352,721
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edward Gentleman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Platte Catholic Schools ($7K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward Gentleman Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $101K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte Catholic Schools North Platte, NE | General Support | $7,024 |
| North Platte Public Schools Fdn North Platte, NE | General Support | $7,024 |
| Merrick Foundation Inc Central City, NE | General Suppport | $7,024 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352,721 | $27,719 | $29,746 | $21,072 | 3 | $22,322 | $20,596 | $20,648 |
| 2024 | $354,758 | $18,367 | $29,182 | $20,313 | 3 | $21,563 | $10,727 | $20,473 |
| 2023 | $366,200 | $478,785 | $112,580 | $100,851 | 3 | $102,014 | — | $16,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Gentleman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward Gentleman Foundation's only listed officer is First National Bank Of Omaha, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First National Bank Of Omaha
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to First National Bank of Omaha (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward Gentleman Foundation
How much does Edward Gentleman Foundation give each year?
Edward Gentleman Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is Edward Gentleman Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward Gentleman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,024, and its average grant was $7,024, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Gentleman Foundation give grants?
Edward Gentleman Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were North Platte, NE (2 grants).
Does Edward Gentleman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward Gentleman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Edward Gentleman Foundation?
Edward Gentleman Foundation reported $353K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edward Gentleman Foundation's EIN?
Edward Gentleman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3183493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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