Growing Good Foundation

OMAHA, NE EIN: 47-2406362

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

ALEXANDRIAALSTEADATLANTABOYS TOWNCEDAR RAPIDSCHICAGOESCONDIDOFRISCOGRETNALINCOLNMILWAUKEEOMAHARICHMONDRYE BROOKWALTHILL

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12020202120222024
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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

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K46 grants202022 grants202136 grants202211 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THICH NHAT HANH FOUNDATION$3KWISDOM HOUSE COLLABORATIVE$2KMETRO OMAHA MEDICAL SOCI…$1KMORNING SUN MINDFULNESS …$1KNEBRASKA CANCER COALITION$1KOMAHA COMMUNITY OF MINDF…$1KSANTA MONICA INC$1K12 STEP HOUSE INC$500AVENUE SCHOLARS$500DR SUSAN LA FLESCHE PICO…$500

Grant Size Distribution

115 grants across all recorded years

115<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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).

RecipientPurposeAmount
12 STEP HOUSE INC OMAHA, NETO FACILITATE PEOPLE THAT MEET IN GROUPS TO RECOVER FROM THEIR ADDICTIONS TO ALCOHOL, GAMBLING, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES.$500
AVENUE SCHOLARS OMAHA, NETO 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, NETO 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, NEPROVIDE 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, NHTO SUPPORT THE DISSEMINATION OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN THE PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION, AND THE COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING$1,000
NEBRASKA CANCER COALITION LINCOLN, NEPROVIDE SUPPORT TO HELP PREVENT AND CONTROL CANCER AND ITS ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS ON FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITIES.$1,000
NORTHSTAR FOUNDATION OMAHA, NETO SUPPORT EDUCATION, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG MEN$500
OMAHA COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING HONEY LOCUST SANGHA OMAHA, NETO PRACTICE MINDFUL LIVING IN THE TRADITION OF THE BUDDHIST MONK, TEACHER, AND AUTHOR THICH NHAT HANH.$1,000
SANTA MONICA INC OMAHA, NEPROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT WOMEN.$1,000
THICH NHAT HANH FOUNDATION ESCONDIDO, CATO 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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DAVID J WATTSPRESIDENT/TREASURER5
PATRICIA A LOFGREENDIRECTOR1
TERESA DILTSVICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY2

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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