Kaufmann-cummings Foundation
The Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Island, Nebraska. The foundation supports education and community development initiatives, with a particular focus on local scholarship programs and grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Grand Island area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$165K
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
-7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education & Scholarships: The foundation administers the Kaufmann-Cummings Trust Scholarship program through the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation
- Community Support: Grants to local nonprofits serving the Grand Island community
Grantmaking
The Kaufmann-Cummings Trust Scholarship offers:
How to Apply
**: Online application through the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation website, includes a required essay (maximum 500 words)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grand Island, Nebraska and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,051,716
- Total Giving: $170,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,154,007 | $1,051,716 | $1,086,981 |
| Revenue | $297,382 | $163,103 | $157,877 |
| Expenses | $195,091 | $198,368 | $196,948 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $167,661 | $172,837 | $171,251 |
| Net Investment Income | $66,541 | $60,500 | $48,708 |
| Distributable Amount | $164,572 | $155,842 | $162,419 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD K RABE | TRUSTEE | — | $3,200 |
| JOEL R WIEGAND CPA | TRUSTEE | — | $2,000 |
| GALEN STEHLIK ATTORNEY | TRUSTEE | — | $2,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to administer its scholarship program through the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation, offering educational support to high-achieving local high school graduates.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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