Grateful Hearts Foundation
Grateful Hearts Foundation is a private foundation, based in Elkhorn, NE. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grateful Hearts Foundation at a glance
In short: Grateful Hearts Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $44,500
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- Average grant
- $6,357
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (25% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Grateful Hearts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $44,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8 | $44,500 | $44,500 | 7 | $44,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grateful Hearts Foundation is led by Elizabeth G Wolgamott, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elizabeth G Wolgamott
President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger A Brodd
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Grateful Hearts Foundation
How much does Grateful Hearts Foundation give each year?
Grateful Hearts Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Grateful Hearts Foundation's typical grant size?
Grateful Hearts Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,357, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grateful Hearts Foundation give grants?
Grateful Hearts Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and New York (22%).
Does Grateful Hearts Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grateful Hearts Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Grateful Hearts Foundation's EIN?
Grateful Hearts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0835535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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