Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is a public charity based in Grand Island, Nebraska. Founded in 1960, it brings together donor generosity and community needs through grantmaking and scholarship programs.
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation gave $1.8M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Nebraska. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,806,285
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,450
- -43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,800
- Total assets
- $40,089,155
- +4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (21 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1503 W 2Nd St, Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 381-7767
Website: https://gicf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Doniphan Community Foundation Grant
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
GG ICF: Greater Impact Grant Program Fields-of-Interest-Grants
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
GGICF: Discretionary Grant
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Greater Grand Island Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hastings College Foundation ($456K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 244 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Hall County as its primary grantmaking area. Its Harold Dunlap Fund is dedicated to charitable needs and opportunities in Cairo, Nebraska. The 2025 filing shows that 89% of grant dollars went to Nebraska recipients, 8% to Illinois recipients, 2% to Iowa recipients, and less than 1% to Arizona recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greater Grand Island Community Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 54 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings College Foundation Hastings, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking FDNS | $455,807 |
| Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department Grand Island, NE | Recreation, Sports | $231,692 |
| Olsson Lincoln, NE | Environmental, Protection & Beautification | $199,195 |
| The Alford Group Inc Chicago, IL | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $146,296 |
| Jem Exteriors Grand Island, NE | Environmental, Protection & Beautification | $123,522 |
| Cairo Community Foundation Cairo, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $61,000 |
| Sherman County Economic Development Inc Loup City, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking FDNS | $50,000 |
| Leadership Unlimited Grand Island, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $43,769 |
| J & M Displays Yarmouth, IA | Recreation, Sports | $40,000 |
| Grand Island Central Catholic Schools Development Foundation Grand Island, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking FDNS | $38,500 |
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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 | $40,089,155 | $5,564,536 | $3,478,527 | $1,806,285 | 54 | $2,007,293 |
| 2024 | $38,313,431 | $10,953,230 | $3,632,714 | $2,263,330 | 38 | $1,842,498 |
| 2023 | $29,572,182 | $3,744,119 | $2,465,739 | $1,382,972 | 45 | $1,626,059 |
| 2022 | $26,301,211 | $2,213,903 | $2,299,625 | $1,257,959 | 44 | $636,848 |
| 2021 | $31,055,868 | $4,411,309 | $2,658,387 | $1,670,261 | 63 | $2,644,253 |
| 2020 | $27,968,845 | $2,595,736 | $2,440,546 | $1,413,398 | 52 | $560,050 |
| 2019 | $25,004,766 | $2,656,797 | $3,427,634 | $2,126,734 | 21 | $637,536 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “Empowering people to turn their passion into purpose by creating legacies that strengthen the future of the communities we serve.”
Its programs support projects and programs in areas including arts and culture, basic needs, children and youth, community enrichment and health, education, animal welfare and wildlife conservation, and veterans services. Other opportunities focus on capacity building, addressing human trafficking, and unmet charitable needs in Cairo.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Hastings College Foundation, which received $455,807, says it secures resources to support students’ academic, personal, professional, and spiritual growth. The Cairo Community Foundation, which received $61,000, says its mission is to preserve and enhance quality of life in Cairo and assist donors in realizing charitable goals. Hall County Leadership Unlimited, which received $43,769, says it identifies and prepares community leaders. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska, which received $15,500, says it creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $1,806,285. Grants ranged from $5,025 to $455,807, with a median of $9,800.
The largest reported awards included $455,807 to the Hastings College Foundation for philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations; $231,692 to the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department for recreation and sports; $199,195 to Olsson for environmental protection and beautification; and $146,296 to The Alford Group Inc. for community improvement and capacity building. Other notable awards included $61,000 to the Cairo Community Foundation and $50,000 to Sherman County Economic Development Inc.
The foundation’s Greater Impact program includes Fields-of-Interest, STOP Fund, and Harold Dunlap Fund grants. It typically awards up to $10,000 through this program, or up to $5,000 for STOP Fund grants, depending on fund requirements, the project, and available funds. Fields-of-Interest requests are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Grow Your Impact program supports nonprofit capacity building, with grants of up to $10,000; applications are accepted each fall. The Harold Dunlap Fund supports charitable needs and opportunities in Cairo.
The website says a typical application process begins with a conversation with a program officer, with staff guidance during the application and opportunities to clarify proposals. Applications are reviewed and scored by a committee, which makes recommendations to the board for approval. Applicants may need to provide organizational data, including 501(c)(3) documentation, financial statements, and detailed program information. Prior grant follow-ups must be completed before applying for additional funding. Fields-of-Interest eligibility includes qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations and, for capital expenditures or improvements, governmental agencies. Except in extraordinary circumstances, projects considered for support are in Hall County. Fields-of-Interest grants do not fund individuals, religious or political purposes, endowments, capital campaigns, annual fund drives, or fundraising-event sponsorships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kyle Overturf as chair, Herson Castaneda as treasurer, Teresa Grabowski as secretary, and Katie Goering as past chair. It also lists Brian Murstion, Philip Martin, Mark Allen, Mark Moravec, Renee Miller, and Vince Hernandez as members.
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is led by Melissa Delaet, CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Delaet
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$85K (2019) → $89K (2025)
Kyle Overturf
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Havel
Hr Chair
Member → Hr Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dori Wanitschke
Finance Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $52K (2025)
Katie Goering
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hochstetler
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Fargo
Member
Member → Hr Chair, 2021
Hr Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Hernandez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Grabowski
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Morrow
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Maser
Vice Chair
Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herson Castaneda
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Martin
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Stehlik
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Walsh
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Moravec
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Stava
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Murstion
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Allen
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Miller
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Bart Qualsett (2019–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Kim Rerucha (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Denise Myers (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Jason Roe (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Mike Gloor (2019–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Griffin Jelinek (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dennis De Leon (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Mike Schuster (2019–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Ann Martin (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Brad Fegley (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Lisa Avila O'Connor (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Lisa Thayer (2019–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Lynne Werner (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Marcy Luth (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Mike Kneale (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Timothy White (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Chad Hudnall (2019) — Past Chair
- Former: Dee Price (2019) — Member
- Former: Tom Babel (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $89K, to Melissa Delaet (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
How much does Greater Grand Island Community Foundation give each year?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation gave $1.8M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 38 grants.
What is Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,800, and its average grant was $33,450, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Grand Island Community Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does Greater Grand Island Community Foundation give grants?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (35 grants), Omaha, NE (5 grants), Hastings, NE (2 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Greater Grand Island Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Improvement & Capacity Building" (9 grants), "Environmental, Protection & Beautification" (6 grants) and "Religion" (5 grants).
Who are Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hastings College Foundation ($455,807), Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department ($231,692) and Olsson ($199,195), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Grand Island Community Foundation?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation reported $40.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What does Greater Grand Island Community Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “Empowering people to turn their passion into purpose by creating legacies that strengthen the future of the communities we serve.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Grand Island Community Foundation?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gicf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's EIN?
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6032570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
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