John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $104K.
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust gave $239K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $239,000
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,143
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,117,938
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Public Media ($113K). Together the top 7 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 38 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $239K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Media Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $112,500 |
| Lincoln Arts Council Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Educare of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Nebraska Cultural Endowment Omaha, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Lux Center for the Arts Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Lincoln Public Schoo Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $16,500 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Omaha, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,117,938 | $74,479 | $289,934 | $239,000 | 7 | $255,246 | $103,760 | $270,118 |
| 2024 | $3,331,932 | $787,682 | $242,914 | $210,000 | 8 | $225,852 | $770,620 | $254,333 |
| 2023 | $2,786,783 | $126,237 | $237,850 | $205,000 | 10 | $218,892 | $111,220 | $225,330 |
| 2022 | $2,898,396 | $248,492 | $248,768 | $214,000 | 8 | $227,848 | $231,701 | $217,478 |
| 2021 | $2,898,672 | $194,101 | $196,499 | $167,000 | 5 | $181,020 | $179,080 | $227,923 |
| 2020 | $2,901,070 | $47,881 | $191,956 | $164,900 | 5 | — | $61,723 | $181,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust'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
$23K (2020) → $32K (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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to First Nebraska Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust
How much does John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust give each year?
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust gave $239K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 8 grants.
What is John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $34,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust give grants?
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (5 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Nebraska Public Media ($112,500), Lincoln Arts Council ($30,000) and Educare of Lincoln ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust?
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's EIN?
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6090332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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