THE MISSION OF THE NEBRASKA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AND INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROJECTS RELATED TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WITHIN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA FOR THE GLORIFICATION OF GOD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.1M
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
+52.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+8.9% YoY
About Nebr United Methodist Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nebr United Methodist Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $990K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,064,467 | $56,749,159 | $52,081,345 |
| Revenue | $2,389,771 | $985,370 | $2,439,955 |
| Expenses | $1,260,751 | $1,132,084 | $1,832,811 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $989,825 | $317,721 | $616,319 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Nebr United Methodist Foundation
Course of Study Scholarship (Local Pastors)
NEBR UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION
Amount
Reimbursement basis
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Dean & Keitha Thomson Mission Grant
NEBR UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ministry Grant Program
NEBR UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Connection Point ($20,000), Faith Umc of Chase County ($14,000), Superior First Umc ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONNECTION POINT LINCOLN, NE | GREATEST NEEDS | $20,000 |
| FAITH UMC OF CHASE COUNTY LEXINGTON, NE | SPOHN EXTENSION | $14,000 |
| LEXINGTON FIRST UMC LEXINGTON, NE | MABELLE WYRICK ENDOWMENT | $12,000 |
| SUPERIOR FIRST UMC SUPERIOR, NE | GREATEST NEEDS | $13,000 |
| NORTH PLATTE FIRST UMC NOTH PLATTE, NE | GREATEST NEEDS | $10,000 |
| PALISADE UMC PALISADE, NE | GREATEST NEEDS | $6,000 |
| GIBBON FAITH UMC GIBBON, NE | GREATEST NEEDS | $5,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY GANGWISH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM KELL | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| REV MICHAEL EVANS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| REV CINDI STEWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA MAUPIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF HART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BISHOP DAVID WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CONNIE SIXTA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETTY WILES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEITH OLSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV STEFANIE HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY MISCHKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA WHITEHEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICKEY SOLOMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV CRAIG COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATE WIETING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTINE ROBERTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,778 |
| MARCELLIN LOGSDON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $102,031 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nebr United Methodist Foundation?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in LINCOLN, NE. It holds $61.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nebr United Methodist Foundation?
As of 2024, Nebr United Methodist Foundation holds $61.1M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Nebr United Methodist Foundation operate?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does Nebr United Methodist Foundation award?
In 2024, Nebr United Methodist Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nebr United Methodist Foundation's EIN?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0844886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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