Lexington Community Foundation
Lexington Community Foundation was organized for charitable and educational purposes, and such other purposes that will contribute to the mental, moral, intellectual, and physical improvement, assistance and relief, primarily of the inhabitants of Dawson county, ne and its surrounding counties, regardless of race, color or creed.
Lexington Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Lexington Community Foundation gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,314
- -96.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,105
- -96.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,560,373
- +42.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lexington Community Foundation
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Lexington Community Foundation
Athea Roberts Music Grant
Lexington Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
General Grant Program (Unrestricted Assets)
Lexington Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Good Samaritan Fund
Lexington Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Lexington Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lexington Public Schools ($20K). Together the top 3 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lexington Community Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $36K (2025) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Public Schools Lexington, NE | Destination Graduation Laptops | $20,314 |
| Crossroads Mission Ave Grand Island, NE | Commitment to the YMCA Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services Lexington, NE | Reallocation of Trautman | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,560,373 | $429,373 | $289,623 | $36,314 | 3 | $5,588 |
| 2024 | $10,215,358 | $321,845 | $1,299,220 | $1,019,810 | 3 | $1,233 |
| 2023 | $7,490,086 | $363,421 | $367,105 | $67,081 | 2 | $34,172 |
| 2022 | $7,718,782 | $303,155 | $389,019 | $47,776 | 3 | $77,759 |
| 2021 | $8,541,921 | $940,153 | $489,498 | $116,689 | 4 | $587,714 |
| 2020 | $6,885,020 | $1,021,599 | $803,140 | $155,081 | 3 | $168,632 |
About Lexington Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lexington Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Lexington, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lexington Community Foundation is led by Beth Roberts, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Roberts
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$45K (2023) → $76K (2025)
Mike Maloley
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Brecks
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Biehl-Owens
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry McFarland
Past President
V President → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Birgitte Hays
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Rickertsen
Board Member
Director → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Stenberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Denker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Reynolds
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Carpenter
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Anderson
Board Member
Director → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah De La Torre
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tod A. McKeone
Board Member
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Alexander
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Wright
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Naprstek
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hain
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mag Fagot
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Saulsbury
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manuel Andazola
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Downey
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Keller
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nuria Lemus
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Jeffrey
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skyler Roemmich
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Dan Clark (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Wightman (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Audrey Beck-Downey (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Roemmich (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patty Mandelko (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline Berke (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Kim Booth (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Heldt (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chase Eilers (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Buell (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Feltes (2020) — Director
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 $76K, to Beth Roberts (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Community Foundation
How much does Lexington Community Foundation give each year?
Lexington Community Foundation gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 3 grants.
What is Lexington Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Lexington Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,105, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lexington Community Foundation give grants?
Lexington Community Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, NE (2 grants).
Does Lexington Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Lexington Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lexington Community Foundation?
Lexington Community Foundation reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $429K.
What is Lexington Community Foundation's EIN?
Lexington Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0794760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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