Held Family Foundation
Held Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Nebraska and other states.
Held Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Held Family Foundation gave $154K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,348
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,079
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $58,913
- +1871.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (44% 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 Held Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11506 Nicholas St 100, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 493-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Held Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Training Leaders ($28K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 19% to Minnesota, 10% to Oregon, and 4% to Texas. The recipient state for a further 22% is not identified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Held Family Foundation gives
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $154K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Training Leaders Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Contribution to Organization. | $27,500 |
| Abide Center Omaha, NE | Charitable Contribution to Organization's General Fund | $23,000 |
| Christian International | Charitable Contribution to Organization's General Fund | $15,000 |
| Ywam Slavic Ministries Salem, OR | Charitable Contribution to Organization. | $15,000 |
| Lights of Hope Foundation Omaha, NE | Charitable Contribution to Organization's General Fund | $14,400 |
| Omaha Rapid Response Boys Town, NE | Charitable Contribution to Organization's General Fund | $12,000 |
| Light Life Freedom | Charitable Contribution to Organization. | $11,000 |
| Westside Church Omaha, NE | Charitable Contribution to Church. | $10,000 |
| Sanjivani University | Charitable Contribution to Organization. | $7,500 |
| Mount Abarim Baptist Mission Arlington, TX | Charitable Contribution to Church. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,913 | $211,466 | $155,542 | $154,348 | 17 | $154,348 | $1,365 |
| 2023 | $2,989 | $98,545 | $131,893 | $130,750 | 11 | $130,750 | $919 |
| 2022 | $36,337 | $160,000 | $133,102 | $132,445 | 13 | $132,445 | $1,343 |
| 2021 | $9,439 | $100,000 | $91,783 | $91,010 | 14 | $91,010 | $3,217 |
| 2020 | $1,222 | — | $20,785 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Held Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included contributions to organizations and churches. One recipient, Elkhorn Athletic Association, describes itself as a youth sports nonprofit that provides a positive learning environment and supports children’s development and leadership skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $154,348. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $27,500, with a median grant of $7,500. Among the largest reported grants were $27,500 to Training Leaders; $23,000 to Abide Center; $15,000 each to Christian International and YWAM Slavic Ministries; and $14,400 to Lights of Hope Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeannine DeVetter as president and Michael Day and Patrick Day as trustees.
Held Family Foundation is led by Jeannine Devetter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeannine Devetter
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Day
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Day
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Held Family Foundation
How much does Held Family Foundation give each year?
Held Family Foundation gave $154K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 11 grants.
What is Held Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Held Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,079, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Held Family Foundation give grants?
Held Family Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (19%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Who are Held Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Held Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Training Leaders ($27,500), Abide Center ($23,000) and Christian International ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Held Family Foundation?
Held Family Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Held Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included contributions to organizations and churches. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Held Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Held Family Foundation's EIN?
Held Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2093084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Held Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Held Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 29, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/held-family-foundation-morg_d979a79d3e02441d9c1c99a247068b97
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