John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation
The John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2025, it awarded grants to organizations including educational, arts, cultural, child-protection, community, and animal-welfare organizations.
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation at a glance
In short: John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Nebraska. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,237,950
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,264
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $20,916,471
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (13 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John K & Lynne D Boyer 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: 500 Energy Plaza 409 So 17Th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 341-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($175K). Together the top 10 received $921K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 223 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 13% to recipients in Kansas. Smaller shares went to recipients in Arizona (4%), New Mexico (0%), and the District of Columbia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 49 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $569K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Support | $175,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, NE | General Support | $160,000 |
| Washburn Endowment Association Topeka, KS | General Support | $150,000 |
| Opas Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $100,000 |
| Project Harmony Omaha, NE | General Support | $90,000 |
| Gillwell Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $75,000 |
| Westside Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $52,500 |
| Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Durham Museum Omaha, NE | General Support | $36,000 |
| Assistance League of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Support | $32,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 49 grants; it reported 45 in 2024 and 46 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,916,471 | $856,755 | $1,605,421 | $1,237,950 | 49 | $1,237,950 | $642,664 | $1,202,317 |
| 2024 | $21,665,137 | $1,398,798 | $1,564,930 | $1,223,783 | 45 | $1,223,783 | $1,189,660 | $1,149,009 |
| 2023 | $21,831,269 | $565,954 | $1,363,012 | $1,024,800 | 46 | $1,024,800 | $667,692 | $1,097,852 |
| 2022 | $22,628,327 | $1,220,111 | $1,717,282 | $1,302,482 | 49 | $1,302,482 | $937,251 | $1,096,390 |
| 2021 | $23,067,329 | $1,033,948 | $910,284 | $569,280 | 34 | $569,280 | $822,944 | $1,143,170 |
| 2020 | $22,888,423 | $1,328,427 | $1,020,538 | $727,125 | 32 | — | $906,681 | $1,086,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations such as the University of Nebraska Foundation, which says it grows relationships and resources to help the University of Nebraska “change lives and save lives”; Joslyn Art Museum, which says it brings people together to explore art across time and cultures; and Project Harmony, which says it works to protect and support children and help end child abuse and neglect.
Other 2025 recipients include Omaha Performing Arts Society, through the OPAS Foundation; the Gillwell Foundation, which says it supports the Mid-America Council’s programs and outdoor experiences; the Durham Museum, which says it preserves the community’s cultural history through educational and entertaining opportunities; and the Nebraska Humane Society, which says it protects, saves, and enriches animal lives in the greater Omaha area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $1,237,950. Grants ranged from $200 to $175,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $175,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, $160,000 to Joslyn Art Museum, $150,000 to Washburn Endowment Association, $100,000 to OPAS Foundation, and $90,000 to Project Harmony. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynne D Boyer as president and David Boyer, Michael Boyer, John Boyer, Holly Boyer, and Rolando Garcia as directors.
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation is led by Lynne D. Boyer, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynne D. Boyer
President
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $50K (2025)
David Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Holly Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (2025)
John Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Michael Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Rolando Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (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 $50K, to Lynne D Boyer (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation
How much does John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation give each year?
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 45 grants.
What is John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's typical grant size?
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,264, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation give grants?
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (28 grants), Lincoln, NE (5 grants) and Wickenburg, AZ (4 grants).
Does John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's largest grantees?
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($175,000), Joslyn Art Museum ($160,000) and Washburn Endowment Association ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation?
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John K & Lynne D Boyer 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 John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's EIN?
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0830373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John K & Lynne D Boyer 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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