Gillwell Foundation
To support the mid-America council by providing unparalleled programs and outdoor experiences that engage our communities.
Gillwell Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,624,461
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $948,532
- +171.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8,648
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $686,678
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gillwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $4.3M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America 326 Mid-America Council Omaha, NE | Contribution to Settlement Trust | $45,587 |
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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 | $8,624,461 | $948,532 | $686,678 | — | — | $8,648 |
| 2023 | $7,973,767 | $348,947 | $777,560 | — | — | $47,358 |
| 2022 | $12,700,778 | $5,041,807 | $728,556 | $45,587 | 1 | $4,790,280 |
| 2021 | $8,677,677 | $936,919 | $5,039,689 | $4,280,708 | 1 | $-29,591 |
| 2020 | $8,176,739 | $8,704,636 | $529,897 | — | — | $10,870 |
About Gillwell Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gillwell Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gillwell Foundation is led by Chris Mehaffey, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Mehaffey
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dreiling
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Bradford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Rusch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kuzelka
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanie Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Wright
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Patrick Cooper (2020–2023) — Legal Cousel
- Former: Brianna Lane (2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Pickett (2023) — Director
- Former: Trent Bausch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wendy Moore (2020–2022) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gillwell Foundation
How large is Gillwell Foundation?
Gillwell Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $949K.
What is Gillwell Foundation?
Gillwell Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gillwell Foundation operate?
Gillwell Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Gillwell Foundation's EIN?
Gillwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4716050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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