JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lincoln, NE EIN: 39-6786956

JC & JESSIE SEACREST FAMILY FNDTN is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing describes awards for general charitable purposes and limits awards to public charitable organizations located within the United States.

Key facts about JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee

In short: JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee gave $29K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $651.556), mostly in Nebraska. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
39-6786956
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$29,320
Grants made (2025)
45
Average grant
$652
Median grant
$400
New grantees (estimate)
36% first-time grantees (16 of 45, 2025)
Total assets
$455,902
Primary geography
Nebraska (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
Yes
How to apply
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Deadline
October 31 annually, as stated on the filing.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 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-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$456K

+15.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$29K

+3.4% YoY

Grant Count

45

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$651.556

+24.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee open to new grantees?

36%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 16 of 45 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $548; repeat grants $709. How we count

Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.

  • 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, God’s Pantry Food Bank says its mission is to reduce hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities, while the Belmont News Foundation says it produces independent journalism to keep its community connected and informed. Nebraska Journalism Trust describes its mission as uncovering truth, amplifying diverse voices, and enriching life in Nebraska. Other 2025 grantees describe work in animal welfare, education, reproductive and sexual health care, and support for families’ breastfeeding goals.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $29,320. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median of $400. The largest awards included $3,000 to Wild Learning, $2,100 to Larimer County Food Bank, and $2,000 each to Belmont News Foundation and God’s Pantry Food Bank. The listed purposes for these largest grants were general charitable purposes.

Review Cycle

October 31 annually, as stated on the filing.

How to Apply

The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says applicants should contact the foundation offices for a grant application; it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to public charitable organizations located within the United States.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Nebraska. In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, followed by Colorado (17%), California (7%), Massachusetts (7%), and Kentucky (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Montana.

Grant Distribution by State

20states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.

Cities

LincolnFort CollinsOmahaLovelandSan FranciscoNew YorkAtlantaAuburnLakewoodNorth PlatteTampaNorth PlateeWashingtonBelmontBostonDillonLos AngelesNashvilleRichmondTruckee

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K30 grants2020 44 grants2021 38 grants2022 61 grants2023 54 grants2024 45 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $29K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Wild Learning: $3KWild Learning$3KLarimer County Food Bank: $2KLarimer County Food Bank$2KBelmont News Foundation: $2KBelmont News Foundation$2KGods Pantry Food Bank: $2KGods Pantry Food Bank$2KFirst United Methodist Church: $2KFirst United Methodist Church$2KBeaverhead Brigade: $1KBeaverhead Brigade$1KLincoln Midwest Ballet: $1KLincoln Midwest Ballet$1KEaster Seals of Colorado: $1KEaster Seals of Colorado$1KNebraska Journalism Trust: $1KNebraska Journalism Trust$1KCommunity Connections Foundation: $1KCommunity ConnectionsFoundation$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was Wild Learning ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.

Grant Size Distribution

242 grants across all recorded years

242<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 242 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wild Learning Lincoln, NEGeneral Charitable Purpose$3,000
Larimer County Food Bank Loveland, COGeneral Charitable Purpose$2,100
Belmont News Foundation Belmont, MAGeneral Charitable Purpose$2,000
Gods Pantry Food Bank Lexington, KYGeneral Charitable Purpose$2,000
First United Methodist Church Lincoln, NEGeneral Charitable Purpose$1,500
Beaverhead Brigade Dillon, MTGeneral Charitable Purpose$1,200
Lincoln Midwest Ballet Lincoln, NEGeneral Charitable Purpose$1,200
Easter Seals of Colorado Lakewood, COGeneral Charitable Purpose$1,100
Nebraska Journalism Trust Omaha, NEGeneral Charitable Purpose$1,100
Community Connections Foundation North Platee, NEGeneral Charitable Purpose$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $455,902 $95,202 $35,173 $29,320 across 45 grants
2024 $395,738 $38,594 $33,745 $28,360 across 54 grants
2023 $390,766 $26,600 $26,781 $22,045 across 61 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$455,902$395,738$390,766
Revenue$95,202$38,594$26,600
Expenses$35,173$33,745$26,781
Qualifying Distributions$32,847$31,644$25,093
Net Investment Income$28,582$11,535$9,582
Distributable Amount$30,455$28,496$24,572

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's only listed officer is First Nebraska Trust CO, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • First Nebraska Trust CO

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    $3K (2020) → $4K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

First Nebraska Trust CO — Trustee: $4KFirst Nebraska Trust COTrustee$4K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to First Nebraska Trust CO (Trustee).

Contact

Application contact: Jc Jessie Seacrest Family Fdn
Mailing address: PO Box 81667, Lincoln, NE 68501-1666
Phone: (402) 477-2200
Email: jhemmerling@firstnetrust.com

Frequently asked questions about JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee

How much does JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee give each year?

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee gave $29K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 54 grants.

What is JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's typical grant size?

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $652, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee that year got $548 on average.

Where does JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee give grants?

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee gives mostly in Nebraska: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (21 grants), Fort Collins, CO (4 grants), Loveland, CO (3 grants) and Omaha, NE (3 grants).

Does JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's largest grantees?

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's largest 2025 grantees include Wild Learning ($3,000), Larimer County Food Bank ($2,100) and Belmont News Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee?

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee reported $456K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee?

The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's EIN?

JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6786956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does JC & Jessie Seacrest Family Fndtn First Nebraska Trust Co Trustee accept unsolicited proposals?

Yes, 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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