Growing Good Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $12K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$12K
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$1K
About Growing Good Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Growing Good Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation ($3,000), Wisdom House Collaborative ($2,000), Metro Omaha Medical Society Foundation ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 STEP HOUSE INC OMAHA, NE | TO FACILITATE PEOPLE THAT MEET IN GROUPS TO RECOVER FROM THEIR ADDICTIONS TO ALCOHOL, GAMBLING, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES. | $500 |
| AVENUE SCHOLARS OMAHA, NE | TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND BUSINESS, AND GUARANTEE CAREERS FOR OUR YOUTH OF HOPE AND NEED THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING. | $500 |
| DR SUSAN LA FLESCHE PICOTTE CENTER WALTHILL, NE | TO ASSIST WITH RESTORATION OF THE BUILDING INTERIOR TO ACCOMMODATE A MEDICAL CLINIC, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC, YOUTH PROGRAMING, HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AS WELL AS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SPACES. | $500 |
| METRO OMAHA MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WHERE PHYSICIAN INVOLVEMENT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE METRO OMAHA COMMUNITY. | $1,000 |
| MORNING SUN MINDFULNESS CENTER ALSTEAD, NH | TO SUPPORT THE DISSEMINATION OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN THE PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION, AND THE COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING | $1,000 |
| NEBRASKA CANCER COALITION LINCOLN, NE | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP PREVENT AND CONTROL CANCER AND ITS ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS ON FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITIES. | $1,000 |
| NORTHSTAR FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG MEN | $500 |
| OMAHA COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING HONEY LOCUST SANGHA OMAHA, NE | TO PRACTICE MINDFUL LIVING IN THE TRADITION OF THE BUDDHIST MONK, TEACHER, AND AUTHOR THICH NHAT HANH. | $1,000 |
| SANTA MONICA INC OMAHA, NE | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT WOMEN. | $1,000 |
| THICH NHAT HANH FOUNDATION ESCONDIDO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE DISSEMINATION OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN THE PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION, AND THE COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID J WATTS | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| PATRICIA A LOFGREEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA DILTS | VICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growing Good Foundation?
Growing Good Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Growing Good Foundation operate?
Growing Good Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Illinois, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Growing Good Foundation award?
In 2024, Growing Good Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Growing Good Foundation's EIN?
Growing Good Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2406362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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