Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is a public charity based in Elkhorn, Nebraska, that supports students, teachers, and schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools District. Its work includes classroom grants, student assistance, scholarships, and educational programs.
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation gave $526K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $526,040
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,837
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,886
- Total assets
- $17,157,626
- +6.9% 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.
How to apply to Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
- How to Apply
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Teachers and administrators can submit classroom grant requests through the Classroom Grant Form on the Foundation’s website. The Kids In Need program is listed as currently open.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20272 Veterans Dr, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone: (402) 289-1727
Website: https://elkhornfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
Classroom Grants
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kids In Need
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Math & Reading Intervention Programs
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elkhorn Public Schools ($526K across 12 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 43 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Its programs serve the Elkhorn Public Schools District, and all grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to Nebraska recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation gives
- Giving grew 426% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $651K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Software Licenses for School District | $132,519 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Classroom grants to each school for technology or innovative programs in the classrooms | $108,905 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Funded Exhibits/Presentations for Students and Families. | $51,607 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Math & reading intervention - salaries for teachers to provide additional math & reading assistance to students before and after school | $45,392 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Ap tests - paid $20 per advanced placement test taken by high school students | $43,020 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Tornado Relief | $31,771 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Funding for Middle School Robotics Clubs. | $28,000 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Improvements to baseball field at elkhorn high school and shelving for the industrial tech classroom | $23,483 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Clothing, internet, emergency funding and fees to students in needs. | $19,735 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools Elkhorn, NE | Honors & excellence program - funding t-shirts for high school honor students | $17,678 |
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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 | $17,157,626 | $5,900,909 | $5,291,510 | $526,040 | 12 | $682,932 |
| 2023 | $16,051,594 | $4,981,039 | $4,764,818 | $540,761 | 9 | $387,700 |
| 2022 | $14,850,604 | $6,606,032 | $4,136,768 | $651,135 | 8 | $643,249 |
| 2021 | $14,538,903 | $5,717,262 | $3,376,416 | $99,914 | 6 | $378,343 |
| 2020 | $12,410,893 | $3,259,255 | $3,274,197 | $298,570 | 8 | $139,220 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to promote student achievement and community unity by encouraging, supporting, and recognizing excellence in innovative education, quality school programs, and civic involvement.
Its programs include classroom grants, scholarships, math and reading intervention, AP testing and honors recognition, teacher tuition reimbursement, author visits, and assistance for students in need. The Foundation also provides state-licensed child care through Elkhorn Kids Campus. Its filing describes the program as serving school-age children in kindergarten through sixth grade, with educational activities including science, arts and crafts, food activities, and physical recreation.
Grantmaking
All reported grant dollars went to Nebraska recipients.
The largest reported grants were to Elkhorn Public Schools: $132,519 for software licenses; $108,905 for classroom grants for technology or innovative programs; $45,392 for teacher salaries for math and reading intervention; $43,020 for AP tests; and $36,000 for exhibits and presentations for students and families. Other reported awards supported middle-school robotics clubs, student assistance, honors recognition, principal-discretion funding, reading incentives, and school improvements.
The Foundation’s website describes classroom grants for teachers and administrators. It says the program spans all school levels, from the Birth-to-3 Program through high school seniors; its page lists 85 grants totaling more than $150,000 planned for the 2026–2027 school year. The website also identifies a Kids In Need program providing financial assistance to Elkhorn families facing hardship, including help with students’ needs and participation in school activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Forrest Newburg as president; Katy Bode as treasurer and president-elect; Torri Criger as secretary; Renee Vokt as school board liaison; Bary Habrock as superintendent; and Laura Burford, Kendra Ringenberg, Jill Ehlers, Eric Little, and Alison Johnson as directors.
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is led by Stacey L. Falk, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey L. Falk
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Forrest Newburg
President
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2022
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Whorlow
Ekc Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Alison Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry McArdle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ehlers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Ringenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Burford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kalvoda
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Broshar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Little
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Garrison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Fitton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Holmes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Ramsbottom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bary Habrock
Superintendent
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Bode
Treasurer & President-Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Treasurer & President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Torri Criger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Vokt
School Board Liason
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Chad Rutar (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Laurie Willburn (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Tomjack (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Moore (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis Curtis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Bartling (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Aaron Clark (2020) — School Board Liason
- Former: Chad Terry (2020) — Director
- Former: Dan O'Malley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to Stacey L Falk (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation
How much does Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation give each year?
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation gave $526K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $541K across 9 grants.
What is Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation's typical grant size?
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $29,886, and its average grant was $43,837, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation give grants?
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elkhorn, NE (12 grants).
Does Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation?
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to promote student achievement and community unity by encouraging, supporting, and recognizing excellence in innovative education, quality school programs, and civic involvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation?
Teachers and administrators can submit classroom grant requests through the Classroom Grant Form on the Foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3226778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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