Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Aurora, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $936K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $27K.
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather at a glance
In short: Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather gave $81K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $80,900
- +63.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,180
- +63.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $936,400
- +6.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Edgerton Education Foundation ($25K). Together the top 5 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather gives
- Giving grew 339% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $125K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edgerton Education Foundation Aurora, NE | Education Exhibits | $25,000 |
| Aurora Adopt a Pet Aurora, NE | Expansion | $20,000 |
| Giltner Public School Foundation Giltner, NE | Little Stingers | $15,000 |
| Hamilton Co Agricultural Society Aurora, NE | Mather Building Improvements | $10,900 |
| Bremer Center Aurora, NE | Recreation Expansion | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $936,400 | $153,478 | $97,764 | $80,900 | 5 | $80,900 | $26,691 | $67,355 |
| 2025 | $880,686 | $50,294 | $63,046 | $49,600 | 5 | $49,600 | $20,319 | $61,310 |
| 2024 | $893,438 | $42,908 | $62,265 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $15,378 | $53,554 |
| 2023 | $912,795 | $44,695 | $35,135 | $18,440 | 2 | $18,440 | $15,185 | $50,516 |
| 2022 | $903,235 | $53,493 | $34,840 | $17,500 | 2 | $17,500 | $8,571 | $54,276 |
| 2021 | $884,582 | $39,635 | $143,510 | $125,304 | 5 | — | $8,878 | $58,846 |
| 2020 | $988,456 | $66,524 | $76,078 | $58,468 | 6 | — | $15,538 | $52,836 |
| 2019 | $998,010 | $49,672 | $40,727 | $20,900 | 4 | — | $25,334 | $52,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dennis Smith
Member - Director
Member - Board of Director → Member - Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$700 (2019) → $1K (2026)
Kevin Schneider
Member - Director
Member - Board of Director → Member - Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$700 (2019) → $1K (2026)
Matthew Shaw
Member - Director
Member - Board of Director → Member - Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$700 (2019) → $1K (2026)
James McHargue
Member - Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim McHargue (2019–2022) — Member - Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $1K, to Kevin Schneider (Member - DIR). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather
How much does Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather give each year?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather gave $81K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
What is Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's typical grant size?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,180, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather give grants?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aurora, NE (4 grants).
Does Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's largest grantees?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's largest 2026 grantees include Edgerton Education Foundation ($25,000), Aurora Adopt a Pet ($20,000) and Giltner Public School Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather reported $936K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Aurora, NE. It holds $936K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's EIN?
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7123365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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