Home Instead Charities
Home Instead Charities was a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 2003. Its mission was to improve the quality of life for underserved aging adults. The organization reported that it dissolved in 2023 and announced that it would cease operations as of December 31, 2023.
Home Instead Charities at a glance
In short: Home Instead Charities gave $985K across 54 grants in 2023 (avg $18K), top state Nebraska. 24% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $985,425
- +0.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 54
- -1.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,249
- +2.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $14,351
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (13 of 54, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (14% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Home Instead Charities
- Contact
Mailing address: 13323 California St, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 455-0883
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Home Instead Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Nebraska at Omaha ($57K). Together the top 10 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 164 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Nebraska (14%), Tennessee (12%), Kentucky (9%), California (8%), and the District of Columbia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Home Instead Charities open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 13 of 54 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 72% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $983K (2022) to $1.0M (2021). In 2023 it made 54 grants totaling $985K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | Home Instead Charities Gerontology Scholarship Fund | $57,000 |
| Senior Ride Wilson Inc DBA Wilson Rides Inc Mount Juliet, TN | Senior Focused Program | $49,585 |
| Enable of Madison County Huntsville, AL | Senior Focused Program | $43,705 |
| Umbrella of the Capital District Inc Schenectady, NY | Senior Focused Program | $40,068 |
| Agewell Middle Tennessee (Formerly Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee) Nashville, TN | Senior Focused Program | $36,958 |
| Walk to End Alzheimer's - Louisville Louisville, KY | Tribute Wall Sponsorship | $35,000 |
| Stroke Association Louisville, KY | Senior Focused Program | $35,000 |
| Dreamweaver Foundation Omaha, NE | Senior Focused Program | $33,760 |
| Merrymakers Association Omaha, NE | Senior Focused Program | $32,355 |
| Life a Dementia Friendly Foundation Oberlin, OH | Senior Focused Program | $28,479 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization stated that it held board-designated endowment funds in cash and investments for its programs and operations. Its filing also stated that it distributed all remaining assets through its normal annual grant distribution process as part of its dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $669,462 | $1,681,465 | $985,425 | 54 | $9,792 |
| 2022 | $1,030,485 | $1,107,045 | $1,640,650 | $982,941 | 55 | $28,578 |
| 2021 | $1,725,631 | $1,921,087 | $2,075,431 | $1,004,079 | 55 | $18,014 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission was “to improve the quality of life for underserved aging adults.” Its Give65 program partnered with nonprofit organizations to support programs for aging adults; participating organizations identified the program area that funds raised and received would benefit. Be a Santa to a Senior was intended to bring gifts or visits to isolated older adults during the holidays. The Disaster Relief Program provided immediate relief grants to caregivers and other key players affected by presidentially declared disasters.
The grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of work supported. Umbrella of the Capital District said it helps older adults and people with disabilities live independently at home. Dreamweaver Foundation described its mission as fulfilling lifelong dreams for terminally ill seniors in need, while Merrymakers Association said it seeks to improve seniors’ quality of life through entertainment, social interaction, and active participation. Seabury Resources for Aging said it provides services and housing options to support older adults’ independence and dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the filing listed 54 grants totaling $985,425. Grant amounts ranged from $5,231 to $57,000, with a median of $14,350. The organization’s website identified the July 11–14, 2023 Give65 event as the program’s final event.
The largest listed grant was $57,000 to the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the Home Instead Charities Gerontology Scholarship Fund. Other notable grants included $49,585 to Senior Ride Wilson for a senior-focused program; $43,705 to Enable of Madison County for a senior-focused program; $40,068 to Umbrella of the Capital District; and $36,958 to AgeWell Middle Tennessee, each for a senior-focused program. The filing also listed $35,000 to Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Louisville for tribute wall sponsorship and $35,000 to the Stroke Association for a senior-focused program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Paul Hogan as president; Roger Baumgart and Jisella Dolan as board chairs; Lisa Rabito as vice president; Brad Cannon as treasurer; Lori Hogan as secretary; and Erin Albers, Mike Lammers, and Stacy Robello as directors. Kathleen Miske was listed as executive director.
Home Instead Charities is led by Kathleen Miske, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kathleen Miske
Executive Director
Charities Operations & Program Manager → Charities Operations Senior Manager, 2022
Charities Operations Senior Manager → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $142K (2023)
Paul Hogan
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Robello
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lammers
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Cannon
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rabito
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hogan
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Erin Albers (2021–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 723
- Former: Roger Baumgart (2021–2023) — Board Chair · Filing note: Thru 123
- Former: Jisella Dolan (2022–2023) — Board Chair · Filing note: Thru 723
- Former: Lenli Corbett (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Todd Barth (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michale Lammers (2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Dahlquist (2021) — Director
- Former: Carlette Howell (2021) — Director
- Former: Kathleen McKay (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $142K, to Kathleen Miske (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Home Instead Charities
How much does Home Instead Charities give each year?
Home Instead Charities gave $985K across 54 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $983K across 55 grants.
What is Home Instead Charities's typical grant size?
Home Instead Charities's median grant in 2023 was $14,351, and its average grant was $18,249, across 54 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Home Instead Charities that year got $18K on average.
Where does Home Instead Charities give grants?
Home Instead Charities's top state is Nebraska, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (12%) and Kentucky (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Louisville, KY (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Home Instead Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Home Instead Charities's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Senior Focused Program" (52 grants).
Who are Home Instead Charities's largest grantees?
Home Instead Charities's largest 2023 grantees include University of Nebraska at Omaha ($57,000), Senior Ride Wilson Inc DBA Wilson Rides Inc ($49,585) and Enable of Madison County ($43,705), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Home Instead Charities fund?
The organization’s stated mission was “to improve the quality of life for underserved aging adults.” Its Give65 program partnered with nonprofit organizations to support programs for aging adults; participating organizations identified the program area that funds raised and received would benefit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Home Instead Charities?
Home Instead Charities has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Home Instead Charities's EIN?
Home Instead Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0457609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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