Elmer E Hester - Dundy County
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County is a private foundation, based in Benkelman, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $354K.
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County at a glance
In short: Elmer E Hester - Dundy County gave $305K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,013
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,003
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,603
- Total assets
- $2,358,920
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elmer E Hester - Dundy County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homestead Scholarships ($237K). Together the top 5 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Elmer E Hester - Dundy County gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2022) to $428K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Scholarships Benkelman, NE | 46 Scholarships | $237,000 |
| Youth Carnival Benkelman, NE | Carnival for Young People of Dundy | $21,100 |
| 4-H Sponsors Benkelman, NE | 4-H Award Grants | $18,603 |
| Special Projects Benkelman, NE | Dundy County Special Projects | $18,310 |
| Youth Literacy Grants Benkelman, NE | Youth Literacy | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,358,920 | $502,707 | $453,586 | $305,013 | 5 | $305,013 | $354,134 | $357,103 |
| 2023 | $2,239,796 | $438,985 | $516,076 | $334,533 | 7 | $340,533 | $263,442 | $347,078 |
| 2022 | $2,190,658 | $478,222 | $394,877 | $242,129 | 8 | $242,129 | $320,474 | $346,186 |
| 2021 | $2,456,603 | $411,454 | $572,552 | $428,078 | 5 | $431,078 | $245,980 | $358,449 |
| 2020 | $2,407,669 | $405,141 | $500,094 | $359,124 | 7 | — | $265,171 | $352,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elmer E Hester - Dundy County reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County is led by Elmer Case, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elmer Case
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Harford
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Haskell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rhoades
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron L. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shad Stamm
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Parman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronda Sargent
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Cheryl Glidden
Citizens Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Krug Jr.
Citizens Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Tecker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Sis
Citizens Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dan Parker (2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Haney (2020) — Secretary
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Ronda Sargent (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Elmer E Hester - Dundy County
How much does Elmer E Hester - Dundy County give each year?
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County gave $305K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $335K across 7 grants.
What is Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's typical grant size?
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's median grant in 2024 was $18,603, and its average grant was $61,003, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elmer E Hester - Dundy County give grants?
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Benkelman, NE (5 grants).
Does Elmer E Hester - Dundy County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's largest grantees?
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's largest 2024 grantees include Homestead Scholarships ($237,000), Youth Carnival ($21,100) and 4-H Sponsors ($18,603), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elmer E Hester - Dundy County?
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's EIN?
Elmer E Hester - Dundy County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6026486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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