M Eighmy Foundation
M Eighmy Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2024, it gave $143,000 through 17 grants to organizations, with stated purposes including equipment and facility improvements, scholarships, educational materials, and operational expenses.
M Eighmy Foundation at a glance
In short: M Eighmy Foundation gave $143K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Nebraska. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,000
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,412
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,807,628
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M Eighmy Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Barry Hemmerling and submit the materials described above.
- Review Cycle
- September 1, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- September 1, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Barry Hemmerling
Mailing address: 1248 O St Ste 800, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 474-1507
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M Eighmy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ Of Ne Foundation-NCTA ($20K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 4% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M Eighmy Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2021) to $148K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ Of Ne Foundation-NCTA Lincoln, NE | Assist Land Grant University Program with Needed Program Equipment and Improvements | $20,000 |
| Oconto Fire District Merna, NE | Volunteer Fire Department Equipment needs | $20,000 |
| Making Lemon-Aid Refuge Eagle, NE | To assist in development of Refuge Home for abused children | $20,000 |
| Homeward trail Bible Camp Mason City, NE | To assist with Facilities Improvement | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Children's Musuem Lincoln, NE | Remodle and improve | $12,000 |
| Custer Co Farm Bureau Scholarship F Broken Bow, NE | College Scholarships | $12,000 |
| NE Farm Bureau Foundation Lincoln, NE | Educational Materials and Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | Operational Expense | $6,000 |
| Christian Heritage Home Walton, NE | Capital Improvement Projects | $5,000 |
| Univ of NE Foundation -Lead Lincoln, NE | Leadership Education Assistance for young Ag producers & Agribusiness people | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,807,628 | $204,865 | $166,145 | $143,000 | 17 | $143,000 | $204,865 | $162,174 |
| 2023 | $1,768,838 | $92,484 | $161,556 | $139,545 | 20 | $139,545 | $91,859 | $143,096 |
| 2022 | $1,837,910 | $88,810 | $172,541 | $148,400 | 21 | $148,400 | $86,752 | $142,124 |
| 2021 | $1,921,641 | $353,572 | $134,752 | $114,000 | 22 | $114,000 | $353,572 | $146,394 |
| 2020 | $1,702,821 | $83,244 | $140,890 | $124,000 | 21 | — | $83,244 | $121,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Eighmy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grant purposes show support for a range of activities, including university program equipment and improvements, fire department equipment, a refuge home for abused children, camp facility improvements, museum remodeling, scholarships, and agricultural leadership education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $143,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed awards were $20,000 each to Univ Of Ne Foundation-NCTA for land-grant university program equipment and improvements; Oconto Fire District for volunteer fire department equipment; and Making Lemon-Aid Refuge to help develop a refuge home for abused children. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Homeward trail Bible Camp for facility improvements and $12,000 each to Lincoln Children's Musuem for remodeling and improvements, Custer Co Farm Bureau Scholarship F for college scholarships, and NE Farm Bureau Foundation for educational materials and scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should include the qualified organization’s name, a detailed statement of the purpose and desired use of funds, and the name, address, and phone number of contact person(s). The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregg A Jones, James Jones, and Scott C Lloyd as directors; Barry Hemmerling as vice president; Gary Bredensteiner as treasurer; and James P Stewart as president.
M Eighmy Foundation is led by James P Stewart, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James P Stewart
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$200 (2020) → $200 (2024)
Gregg A Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
$200 (2020) → $200 (2024)
James Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
$200 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Scott C Lloyd
Director
On filings since 2020
$200 (2020) → $200 (2024)
Barry Hemmerling
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$200 (2020) → $200 (2024)
Gary Bredensteiner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$200 (2020) → $200 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200, to Gregg A Jones (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about M Eighmy Foundation
How much does M Eighmy Foundation give each year?
M Eighmy Foundation gave $143K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 20 grants.
What is M Eighmy Foundation's typical grant size?
M Eighmy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,412, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M Eighmy Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does M Eighmy Foundation give grants?
M Eighmy Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (6 grants) and Broken Bow, NE (4 grants).
Does M Eighmy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of M Eighmy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M Eighmy Foundation's largest grantees?
M Eighmy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Univ Of Ne Foundation-NCTA ($20,000), Oconto Fire District ($20,000) and Making Lemon-Aid Refuge ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M Eighmy Foundation?
M Eighmy Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (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 does M Eighmy Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Eighmy Foundation?
Contact Barry Hemmerling and submit the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M Eighmy Foundation's EIN?
M Eighmy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1786689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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