Family Benevolent Foundation
Family Benevolent Foundation is a private foundation based in Hastings, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing lists a program description concerning the difference in value between donated United Rentals Inc. shares and donor basis.
Family Benevolent Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $613,973
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $77,382
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $28,978
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,807
- -96.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Family Benevolent Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1020 West 8Th St, Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: (402) 984-9559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Family Benevolent Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Family Benevolent Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Life Lutheran Church Fort Wayne, IN | utheran Ministry Liberia | $25,000 |
| The Reehl Mission Vision Hastings, NE | Russian Orphan Relieg | $10,000 |
| Concordia Univ Harvest Fund Seward, NE | world worker support | $3,500 |
| Our Place Hastings, NE | Child Care | $3,000 |
| Concordia Univ Ch Worker Scholarship Endow Seward, NE | Student scholarships | $2,500 |
| The Walker Borum Foundation Carterville, IL | Child literacy assistance | $2,500 |
| Concordia Univ Paul Scholars Seward, NE | Labor and Learn Work Study | $2,000 |
| Homestead Refuge Curtis, NE | Sex trafficking victim support | $2,000 |
| Phils Friends Crown Point, IN | Cancer patient christ support | $1,000 |
| Heartland Lutheran High School Gramd Island, NE | Private education support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $613,973 | $77,382 | $1,807 | — | — | — | $28,978 | $58,508 |
| 2024 | $545,138 | $72,934 | $55,932 | $54,000 | 12 | $54,000 | $23,840 | $52,485 |
| 2023 | $535,438 | $62,881 | $47,856 | $46,000 | 10 | $46,000 | $22,891 | $44,900 |
| 2022 | $527,828 | $45,536 | $49,559 | $46,000 | 17 | $46,000 | $16,977 | $44,612 |
| 2021 | $531,730 | $112,461 | $51,332 | $50,000 | 18 | $50,000 | $73,521 | $48,914 |
| 2020 | $476,313 | $37,783 | $41,338 | $40,000 | 17 | — | $11,445 | $38,743 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Family Benevolent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 filing’s program description is “difference in value of donated United Rentals Inc shares and donor basis.” The available information does not state a mission or identify the organizations’ purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $54,000 through 12 grants, an average of $4,500 per grant. In 2023, it gave $46,000 through 10 grants, an average of $4,600 per grant. The 2025 filing reports zero grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David O Peterson as vice president and director; Margaret C Peterson, David A Peterson, Mary L Peterson, and Daniel A Peterson as directors; Mark A Peterson as treasurer and director; Jessica Beatty as president; and Rebecca Peterson as secretary.
Family Benevolent Foundation is led by Jessica Beatty, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Beatty
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Peterson
Vice President, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret C. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Peterson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary L. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Family Benevolent Foundation
How large is Family Benevolent Foundation?
Family Benevolent Foundation reported $614K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $77K.
What does Family Benevolent Foundation fund?
The 2025 filing’s program description is “difference in value of donated United Rentals Inc shares and donor basis.” The available information does not state a mission or identify the organizations’ purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Family Benevolent Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Family Benevolent Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Family Benevolent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Family Benevolent Foundation's EIN?
Family Benevolent Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1285065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Family Benevolent 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Family Benevolent Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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