Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska. It provides financial support to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with Immanuel’s, including work addressing seniors’ needs, community health, and the ministry of the Church.
Key facts about Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
In short: Immanuel Community Vision Foundation gave $3.1M across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Nebraska. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 46-2693844
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,113,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 64
- Average grant
- $48,652
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (17 of 64, 2025)
- Total assets
- $88,885,746
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- For the spring community cycle, submit a letter of interest; organizations invited to apply must then submit a complete application. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Spring community letters of interest are accepted annually January 15–February 15.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$88.9M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-38.9% YoY
Grant Count
64
+3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
-40.8% YoY
Is Immanuel Community Vision Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 64 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to be faithful stewards of God’s resources and, following Christ’s call to serve, meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors; respond to needs in community health; and support the ministry of the Church.
It supports nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, ELCA congregations, and ELCA-affiliated organizations through its grant cycles. Examples of grantees’ work include the Intercultural Senior Center’s daytime activities for older adults, including immigrants and refugees; Tabitha’s elder care services; Legal Aid of Nebraska’s civil legal aid; and Heart Ministry Center’s food and healthcare services for people affected by poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $3,113,700. Individual grants ranged from $7,500 to $390,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $390,000 to Nebraska Synod of the Evangelicals for “Nebraska Synod Mission and Sustainability”; $250,000 to Intercultural Senior Center for podiatry and nutrition services; $195,000 to Lutheran Family Services for behavioral health services; and $160,000 to Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministry for zipline construction. Other grants included $125,000 to Mosaic for community improvements, $100,000 to Tabitha for Meals on Wheels, and $75,000 each to Heart Ministry Center for its Monen Healthcare Clinic and Legal Aid of Nebraska for its Elder Access Line.
The foundation describes an annual spring community grant cycle, an annual fall cycle for ELCA-affiliated organizations, and quarterly grants for ELCA congregations. Spring community grants are generally up to $75,000. A separate Senior Impact Catalytic Grant category allows requests up to $300,000; applicants may also submit a separate spring community letter of interest for a different program. The foundation’s grant information says organizations and congregations applying during an active cycle must use its grant portal.
Review Cycle
Spring community letters of interest are accepted annually January 15–February 15. Invited applicants’ complete applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
Invitation Only
For the spring community cycle, submit a letter of interest; organizations invited to apply must then submit a complete application. The foundation says it communicates invitations or denials by February 28. Its website directs applicants to the grant portal during active cycles.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 13% to recipients in Iowa, and 2% to recipients in Oklahoma. The foundation describes supporting organizations in Nebraska and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2019) to $5.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Synod of the Evangelicals ($390K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
349 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 278 grants of 349 (80%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Synod of the Evangelicals Omaha, NE | Nebraska Synod Mission and Sustainability | $390,000 |
| Intercultural Senior Center Omaha, NE | Podiatry and Nutrition Services | $250,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services Omaha, NE | Behavioral Health Services | $195,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Ashland, NE | Zipline Construction | $160,000 |
| Mosaic Omaha, NE | ICF Community Improvements | $125,000 |
| Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA | Uwill Subscription | $105,000 |
| Tabitha Inc Lincoln, NE | Meals on Wheels | $100,000 |
| Midland University Fremont, NE | Science Facility | $90,000 |
| Nebraska Lutheran Campus Ministry Omaha, NE | Sustaining Campus Ministry and Caring for Creation | $85,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center Omaha, NE | Monen Healthcare Clinic | $75,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,885,746 | $3,067,780 | $3,758,772 | $3,113,700 |
| 2024 | $82,925,375 | $6,969,210 | $5,817,121 | $5,092,810 |
| 2023 | $81,898,026 | $1,787,780 | $3,412,495 | $2,823,083 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,885,746 | $82,925,375 | $81,898,026 |
| Revenue | $3,067,780 | $6,969,210 | $1,787,780 |
| Expenses | $3,758,772 | $5,817,121 | $3,412,495 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,067,780 | $6,969,210 | $1,787,780 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric N Gurley as president and CEO; Scott Bear as CFO and treasurer; Brian Maas as VP of mission and spiritual care; Kelle Scott as controller; Martin Smtih as director of finance; and Emily Tonniges as executive director. Directors listed are Cindy Alloway, chair; Mary Parker, vice chair; Dara Troutman, secretary/treasurer; and Mary Balluff, director.
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation is led by Eric N. Gurley, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric N. Gurley
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Tonniges
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Alloway
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Plath
Director
Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Gerking
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Jon Benson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Smtih
Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Balluff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Bullock
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelle Scott
Controller
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bear
CFO & Treasurer
Vice President & CFO → CFO, 2024
CFO → CFO & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Parker
Vice Chair
Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Maas
Vice President of Mission & Spiritual Care
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dara Troutman
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jill Powers (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Kristen Hoffman MD (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Randal Burns (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: John Benson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Martin Smith (2023–2024) — Director of Finance
- Former: Guillermo Bill Huerta MD (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Bishop Scott Johnson (2023) — Director
- Former: Delight Wreed Byrd (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mark Grorud (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Marty Smith (2020–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Peggy Hall (2021–2022) — Vice President of Mission & Spiritual Care
- Former: David Jacox (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Jane Tonniges (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Randy Burns (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Dennis Anderson (2019) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1044 N 115Th St 500, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 829-2900
Website: https://immanuel.com
Frequently asked questions about Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
How much does Immanuel Community Vision Foundation give each year?
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation gave $3.1M across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.1M across 62 grants.
What is Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's typical grant size?
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $48,652, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Immanuel Community Vision Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Immanuel Community Vision Foundation give grants?
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (31 grants), Des Moines, IA (4 grants), Lincoln, NE (3 grants) and Fremont, NE (2 grants).
Does Immanuel Community Vision Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Director's Choice Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's largest grantees?
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nebraska Synod of the Evangelicals ($390,000), Intercultural Senior Center ($250,000) and Lutheran Family Services ($195,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Immanuel Community Vision Foundation?
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation reported $88.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Immanuel Community Vision Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to be faithful stewards of God’s resources and, following Christ’s call to serve, meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors; respond to needs in community health; and support the ministry of the Church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Immanuel Community Vision Foundation?
For the spring community cycle, submit a letter of interest; organizations invited to apply must then submit a complete application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's EIN?
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2693844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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