Great Plains Trails Network
To advocate and support a network of trails in and around Lancaster county, Nebraska for jogging, biking, walking and horseback riding. To seek the acquisition, develpment and wide availabligy of trails.
Great Plains Trails Network at a glance
In short: Great Plains Trails Network gave $75K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -68.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,000
- -68.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,029,438
- +49.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great Plains Trails Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Solidago Conservaancy ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $241K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solidago Conservaancy Lincoln, NE | General Operations | $75,000 |
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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 | $1,029,438 | $443,273 | $112,926 | $75,000 | 1 | $24,187 |
| 2024 | $690,083 | $185,702 | $281,488 | $240,836 | 1 | $26,598 |
| 2023 | $785,869 | $749,595 | $27,866 | $2,100 | Total only | $390 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Great Plains Trails Network
Based on IRS filings
Great Plains Trails Network is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Plains Trails Network is led by Jamie Granquist, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 31 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Granquist
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ann Ringlein
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Cathy Ebers
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Corey Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dena Noe
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gary Bentrup
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jordan Messerer
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Torell
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Marybell Avery
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Marynelle Greene
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mindy Diller
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
RAY STEVENS Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Roy Rivera
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shelby Robinson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ashley Nichols
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Colin Keierleber
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dale Minter
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jim Krieger
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kerry Eagan
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
PAUL BREITKREUTZ Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tedde Taege
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Allison Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bryan Seck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Dan Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jessica Corman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Joe Dauer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Madeline Wiseman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Scott Speicher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Eli Frank
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rachelle Hadley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dave Gall
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: BILL WEHRBEIN Jr. (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Dwight Brown (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Ken Winston (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Noel Briseno (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Deb Hart (2024) — Director
- Former: Jess Corman (2024) — Director
- Former: Denise Teahon (2023) — Director
- Former: Doug Dittman (2023) — Director
- Former: Elaine Hammer (2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Rosenboom (2023) — Director
- Former: Jesse Petersen (2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Kreiger (2023) — President
- Former: Kyle Clouston (2023) — Director
- Former: Ladonna Little Elk (2023) — Director
- Former: Sue Fersuson (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Plains Trails Network
How much does Great Plains Trails Network give each year?
Great Plains Trails Network gave $75K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $241K across 1 grant.
How large is Great Plains Trails Network?
Great Plains Trails Network reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $443K.
What is Great Plains Trails Network?
Great Plains Trails Network is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Great Plains Trails Network operate?
Great Plains Trails Network has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Great Plains Trails Network's EIN?
Great Plains Trails Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0760667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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