Great Growing Regional Economic
To provide, promote and encourage economic development and supports existing organizations within our region.
Great Growing Regional Economic at a glance
- Total assets
- $571,081
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $140,468
- -70.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,328
- -78.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $122,603
- -72.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great Growing Regional Economic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Nebraska City Nebraska City, NE | Sports Complex Land | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $571,081 | $140,468 | $122,603 | — | — | $1,328 |
| 2024 | $449,885 | $475,168 | $447,390 | — | — | $6,140 |
| 2023 | $458,046 | $1,188,057 | $1,338,228 | — | — | $101 |
| 2022 | $572,278 | $401,593 | $26,580 | $25,000 | 1 | $62 |
| 2021 | $197,265 | $194,372 | $8,946 | — | — | $2 |
About Great Growing Regional Economic
Based on IRS filings
Great Growing Regional Economic is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Nebraska City, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $571K in total assets. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Growing Regional Economic is led by Jason Esser, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Esser
Chair
Past Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amy Allgood
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brenda Baumann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brent Shanholtz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dan Defreece
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Darren Box
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dave Legrand
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jessica Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelly Bequette
Vice Chair
Chair Person → Pastchair Pe, 2022
Pastchair Pe → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark Fritch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marty Stovall
Past Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mayor Bryan Bequette
Board Member
Boad Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Freshman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chuck Wiiest
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gloria Glover
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nate Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ryan Funke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jon Borer
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa Walker
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dan Mauk (2021–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Jeff Kohrs (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Erin Barr (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Harry Larson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kiel Vanderveen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rex Nelson (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Great Growing Regional Economic
How large is Great Growing Regional Economic?
Great Growing Regional Economic reported $571K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What is Great Growing Regional Economic?
Great Growing Regional Economic is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Nebraska City, NE. It holds $571K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Great Growing Regional Economic operate?
Great Growing Regional Economic has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Great Growing Regional Economic's EIN?
Great Growing Regional Economic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0973834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
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