Foundation for Tomorrow
Foundation for Tomorrow is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $257K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $31K.
Foundation for Tomorrow at a glance
In short: Foundation for Tomorrow gave $23K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,500
- -71.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -55.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $256,759
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (67% 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 Foundation for Tomorrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Resources for Human Development ($8K). Together the top 9 received $23K.
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation for Tomorrow gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $85K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resources for Human Development Lincoln, NE | To support the live yes studios program of the organization. | $7,500 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | To further programs of the organization by subsidizing camp tuition. | $3,750 |
| Alzheimers Association Nebraska Lincoln, NE | To Further Programs of the Organization. | $2,500 |
| Dreamweaver Foundation Omaha, NE | To Further Programs of the Organization. | $2,500 |
| NAMI Nebraska Omaha, NE | To Further Programs of the Organization. | $2,500 |
| Washington College Chestertown, MD | To Further Programs of the Organization. | $1,500 |
| Sultana Education Foundation Inc Chestertown, MD | To Further Programs of the Environmental Literacy Program. | $1,000 |
| Kent School Inc Chestertown, MD | To Further Programs of the Organization. | $700 |
| The Gunston School Inc Centreville, MD | To further the programs of the organization including support of the rowing and bridge programs. | $550 |
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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 | $256,759 | $32,591 | $27,786 | $22,500 | 9 | $24,320 | $30,518 | $36,129 |
| 2024 | $251,954 | $67,553 | $82,392 | $78,000 | 14 | $79,797 | $65,652 | $55,374 |
| 2023 | $266,793 | $32,924 | $63,310 | $60,000 | 9 | $61,635 | $31,249 | $58,027 |
| 2022 | $297,179 | $38,206 | $73,988 | $71,000 | 11 | $72,415 | $36,633 | $64,606 |
| 2021 | $332,961 | $35,650 | $73,155 | $69,000 | 14 | — | $33,911 | $73,372 |
| 2020 | $370,466 | $58,160 | $87,142 | $85,000 | 15 | — | $57,085 | $80,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Tomorrow reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Tomorrow is led by Cynthe Dumler, President & Director - As Needed on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthe Dumler
President & Director - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Oliver
Treasurer & Director - As Needed
Director - Time As Needed → Treasurer & Director - As Needed, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicole Wagner
Secretary & Director - As Needed
Treasurer & Director - As Needed → Secretary & Director - As Needed, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Oliver
Director - Time As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyler J. Vanderzee
Director - Time As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morgan McMahon
Director - Time As Needed
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ashley E. Rinaker (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director - As Needed
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 Foundation for Tomorrow
How much does Foundation for Tomorrow give each year?
Foundation for Tomorrow gave $23K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 14 grants.
What is Foundation for Tomorrow's typical grant size?
Foundation for Tomorrow's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for Tomorrow give grants?
Foundation for Tomorrow gives mostly in Nebraska: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (17%) and Connecticut (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chestertown, MD (3 grants), Lincoln, NE (2 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Foundation for Tomorrow give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Tomorrow's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Programs of the Organization." (5 grants).
Who are Foundation for Tomorrow's largest grantees?
Foundation for Tomorrow's largest 2025 grantees include Resources for Human Development ($7,500), Experience Camps ($3,750) and Alzheimers Association Nebraska ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Tomorrow?
Foundation for Tomorrow reported $257K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 Foundation for Tomorrow's EIN?
Foundation for Tomorrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3923274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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