Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Grand Island, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing describes a policy of making contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and lists scholarship grants to individuals in Kansas and Nebraska.
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc gave $18K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $795.455), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $795
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $362,371
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says application materials and requirements may be obtained by request from Michael L Johnson. Awards are limited to residents or graduates of high schools in Smith, Jewell, or Republic counties in Kansas, or Nuckolls County in Nebraska.
- Review Cycle
- March 1. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael L Johnson
Mailing address: 104 N Wheeler Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 382-1930
Email: mjohnson@gilawfirm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s listed grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (83%) and Nebraska (17%). The filing’s stated eligibility restriction names high schools in Smith, Jewell, and Republic counties in Kansas, and Nuckolls County in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $19K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 22 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $17,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $362,371 | $18,899 | $19,930 | $17,500 | 22 | $19,930 | $16,469 | $14,662 |
| 2023 | $363,402 | $18,475 | $19,099 | $16,500 | 20 | $19,099 | $15,876 | $14,426 |
| 2022 | $364,026 | $15,428 | $19,085 | $17,000 | 21 | $19,085 | $13,343 | $15,465 |
| 2021 | $367,683 | $18,699 | $19,292 | $17,500 | 23 | $19,292 | $16,907 | $16,694 |
| 2020 | $368,276 | $21,727 | $20,746 | $18,500 | 23 | — | $19,481 | $16,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $17,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000. The listed grants were for scholarships. Examples of $1,000 grants include an individual recipient; an individual recipient; and an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristen Corman as president and director, Paul R Wilson as treasurer and director, and Laura Corman as secretary and director.
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc is led by Kristen Corman, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Corman
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Wilson
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Corman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Harold Sweet (2020–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Laurie Corman (2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Julene Sullivan (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc
How much does Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc give each year?
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc gave $18K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 20 grants.
What is Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $795, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc give grants?
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (17%).
Does Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (22 grants).
How large is Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc?
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc reported $362K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0634034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Nebraska
The Sherwood Foundation
Omaha, NE
The Sherwood Foundation funds equity and social-justice work in Nebraska, with a focus on urban and rural community partnerships and early childhood education; it supports operating, program, and capital needs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $90,000, though awards varied widely. It does not accept unsolicited requests and uses an invitation-only application process.
Assets
$977.8M
Grants
790
Total Given
$296.3M
The Lozier Foundation
Omaha, NE
The Lozier Foundation funds education, women and girls, North Omaha initiatives, and human services, with a focus on underrepresented communities in the Omaha metro area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $450 to $2 million, with a median of about $38,000; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and contributes to preselected organizations.
Assets
$437.1M
Grants
450
Total Given
$49.2M
Union Pacific Foundation
Omaha, NE
The Union Pacific Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Union Pacific communities, prioritizing direct services and organizational capacity in safety, workforce development, community and public spaces, and local needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median of $10,000; it accepts online applications during designated periods.
Assets
$75K
Grants
441
Total Given
$8.2M
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Omaha, NE
The foundation funds Nebraska college scholarships and charitable organizations, particularly in reproductive and international health; its 2025 grants had a median of about $603,000, with awards ranging from $3,425 to $80.5 million. Its grants reach organizations in the U.S. and internationally, while scholarships are limited to eligible Nebraska students attending Nebraska public colleges. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$2.7B
Grants
417
Total Given
$1.5B
Nebraska Community Foundation
Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Community Foundation supports community development, arts and culture, education, health, recreation, and other local priorities, primarily through grants made by its affiliated funds. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,250 to $956,500, with a median of $17,139; funding is focused statewide in Nebraska, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$277.7M
Grants
409
Total Given
$16.7M
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Community Foundation funds nonprofit operations, programs, and capital projects in arts and culture, community improvement, education and youth, the environment and animals, and health and human services. Its 2024 grants had a median of $23,420, with awards ranging from $5,027 to $1,585,362; Open Door Grants serve organizations in or providing services in Lincoln/Lancaster County, Nebraska. It accepts Open Door Grant applications year-round and reviews them monthly.
Assets
$250.9M
Grants
379
Total Given
$21.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Nebraska
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?