Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Grand Island, NE EIN: 47-6205029

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.

Key facts about Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation

EIN: 47-6205029
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $165,460
Grants made (2024): 25
Average grant: $6,618
Median grant: $4,260
New grantees (estimate): 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024)
Total assets: $1,154,007
Primary geography: Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation's 25 itemized 2024 grants were Nebraska (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (20 grants), Lincoln, NE (3 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants). None of its 25 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (20 grants) and "Educational Scholarships" (5 grants).

Is Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $7K first-time, $4K repeat.

75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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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

-7.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

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

Nebraska $165K (100%)

Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Nebraska

Cities

Grand IslandLincolnOmahaCairoWood River

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Grand Island Public Schools Found ($24,000), Central Community College Found ($20,000 across 2 grants), Ne Independent College Fdtn ($13,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUND Grand Island, NE	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$24,000
NE INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FDTN Omaha, NE	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$13,000
HARGIS HOUSE WOMEN'S CLUB Grand Island, NE	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$12,500
NORTHWEST HIGH SCH EDUC FDTN Grand Island, NE	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,000
NEBRASKA PUBLIC TELEVISION Lincoln, NE	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$11,500
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUND Grand Island, NE	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$10,000
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUND Grand Island, NE	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
OVERLAND TRAILS COUNCIL Grand Island, NE	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION Grand Island, NE	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
EPIC DISCOVERY CENTER Grand Island, NE	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation?

The Kaufmann-Cummings Trust Scholarship offers: • **Number of Awards**: 6 four-year scholarships annually • **Award Amount**: $1,000 per year ($4,000 total per recipient) • **Eligibility Requirements**: • Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High • Must rank in the top half of class • Must have attended Grand Island Senior High for three years • Must have demonstrated regular attendance and good conduct • **Application Process**: Online application through the Grand Island Public Schools F…

Where does Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation make grants?

Grand Island, Nebraska and the surrounding region.

What size grants does Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation award?

In 2024, Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.