Filkins Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33.4M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$33.4M
+25863.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8.4M
+38845.1% YoY
About Filkins Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Filkins Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Himalayan Cataract Project Inc Dba Cure Blindness Project ($20,612,152), Orbis ($10,080,930), Westside Foundation ($2,744,475).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC DBA CURE BLINDNESS PROJECT NORWICH, VT | SURGERIES & EQUIPMENT | $20,612,152 |
| ORBIS NEW YORK, NY | TREATMENT & PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS | $10,080,930 |
| WESTSIDE FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | IMPACT EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN | $2,744,475 |
| GRAND FOUNDATION WINTER PARK, CO | SPENCER NELSON FUND WINTER PARK SKI COMPETITION CENTER | $2,028 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN W FILKINS SR | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| NANCY DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CATHRYN ABERNATHY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD J MCMULLEN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| LINDA SHADA | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Filkins Family Foundation?
Filkins Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Filkins Family Foundation operate?
Filkins Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
What size grants does Filkins Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Filkins Family Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $33.4M — an average of about $8.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Filkins Family Foundation's EIN?
Filkins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6559796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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