Nebr United Methodist Foundation
The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation is a public charity based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Formed in 1965, it supports United Methodist Church work and related institutions, organizations, and projects in Nebraska.
Nebr United Methodist Foundation at a glance
In short: Nebr United Methodist Foundation gave $193K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,600
- +140.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +142.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,329
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,200
- Total assets
- $66,312,869
- +8.6% 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 Nebr United Methodist Foundation
- How to Apply
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For ministry grants, submit the completed application during a spring or fall cycle. For Gifts From The Heart mission grants, submit a complete application by the stated annual deadline. The Foundation’s guidelines describe review by the Stewardship Committee and approval by the Board of Directors.
- Review Cycle
- September 30, 2026, for the listed fall Ministry Grant Program cycle.
- Deadline
- September 30, 2026, for the listed fall Ministry Grant Program cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 W Fletcher Ave Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68521
Phone: (402) 323-8843
Website: https://numf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Nebr United Methodist Foundation
Who Nebr United Methodist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Tent UMC ($40K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated mission concerns United Methodist work and related organizations and projects within Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Nebraska recipients. The Ministry Grant Program is for Nebraska United Methodist churches and affiliated churches and agencies of the Great Plains United Methodist Conference.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nebr United Methodist Foundation gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $193K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tent UMC Omaha, NE | Greatest Needs | $40,000 |
| Faith UMC of Chase County Lexington, NE | Spohn Extension | $25,000 |
| Connection Point Lincoln, NE | Greatest Needs | $20,000 |
| Omaha Urban Abbey Omaha, NE | Greatest Needs | $15,000 |
| Lexington First UMC Lexington, NE | Mabelle Wyrick Endowment | $12,000 |
| Aurora TLC Preschool Aurora, NE | Greatest Needs | $10,000 |
| Gothenburg First UMC Gothenburg, NE | Greatest Needs | $9,000 |
| Tecumseh First UMC Tecumseh, NE | Greatest Needs | $7,400 |
| Camp Norwesca Chadron, NE | Greatest Needs | $6,200 |
| The Vine UMC Scottsbluff, NE | Greatest Needs | $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 | $66,312,869 | $2,987,484 | $1,479,898 | $192,600 | 17 | $1,946,473 |
| 2024 | $61,064,467 | $2,389,771 | $1,260,751 | $80,200 | 7 | $989,825 |
| 2023 | $56,749,159 | $985,370 | $1,132,084 | $52,627 | 5 | $317,721 |
| 2022 | $52,081,345 | $2,439,955 | $1,832,811 | $1,173,275 | Total only | $616,319 |
| 2021 | $58,650,709 | $2,012,304 | $1,262,996 | $60,000 | 3 | $713,681 |
| 2020 | $52,277,157 | $1,551,878 | $1,031,942 | $50,000 | 3 | $630,406 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support the work of the United Methodist Church in Nebraska and related institutions, organizations, and projects. Its grant programs include ministry grants for Nebraska Methodist churches and ministries of the Great Plains United Methodist Conference, and mission grants for eligible individuals and churches undertaking mission trips.
Ministry grants support programs and activities, including associated operating expenses and supplies. They do not fund building repair, replacement, or expansion; church operations; or salaries. Mission trips may be local, national, or international, with a focus that can include global health, medical needs, or disaster and recovery work. The Foundation’s guidelines describe eligible mission work as beneficial to the larger community and part of a long-range plan for growth and outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $192,600. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $40,000, with a median of $6,200. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to The Tent UMC for “Greatest Needs,” $25,000 to Faith UMC of Chase County for “Spohn Extension,” $20,000 to Connection Point for “Greatest Needs,” and $15,000 to Omaha Urban Abbey for “Greatest Needs.” Other listed awards included $12,000 to Lexington First UMC for the Mabelle Wyrick Endowment and $10,000 to Aurora TLC Preschool for “Greatest Needs.”
The Ministry Grant Program has spring and fall cycles. Its fall cycle runs July 1 through September 30, with review by October 31 and checks mailed by November 15. Applications are submitted using the program application. The Foundation’s guidelines say applications are reviewed by its Stewardship Committee and voted on by its Board of Directors. A current cycle is listed with a September 30, 2026 deadline.
The Foundation also offers mission grants. The website lists a January 1–March 31 application period; the 2026 cycle has passed. Gifts From The Heart grants are for Nebraska United Methodist churches planning mission trips. Applications must be complete; awards are not guaranteed and are subject to Board approval. Emergency grants may be considered for disaster and recovery efforts in extenuating circumstances.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Rev. Michael Evans, Secretary; Rev. Cindi Stewart, Director; Jeff Hart, Director; Bishop David Wilson, Director; Connie Sixta, Chair; Betty Wiles, Treasurer; Keith Olsen, Vice-Chair; Rev. Stefanie Hayes, Director; Judy Mischke, Director; and Teresa Whitehead, Director.
Nebr United Methodist Foundation is led by Kristine Roberts, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristine Roberts
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $127K (2025)
Connie Sixta
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcellin Logsdon
Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Craig Collins
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Hayes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Whitehead
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Mischke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mickey Solomon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishop David Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindi Stewart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Wieting
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Kaye-Skinner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Friedli
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Broderick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Cannon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Wiles
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Evans
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Olsen
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Randy Gangwish (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tom Kell (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lisa Maupin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Charles Murithi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Urkoski (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeff Kelley (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Leslie Gibbens (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marilyn Moore (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Marilyn Zehring (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gideon Achi (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tami O'Dell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. (2022) — Director
- Former: Ag Turner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vicki Yost (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bishop Ruben Sanez (2021) — Director
- Former: Gene Mercer (2021) — Director
- Former: Lance Clay (2021) — Director
- Former: Loren Lindahl (2021) — Director
- Former: Clyde Eugene Mercer (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Wakefield (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 $127K, to Kristine Roberts (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nebr United Methodist Foundation
How much does Nebr United Methodist Foundation give each year?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation gave $193K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 7 grants.
What is Nebr United Methodist Foundation's typical grant size?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,200, and its average grant was $11,329, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nebr United Methodist Foundation give grants?
Nebr United Methodist 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 Omaha, NE (3 grants) and Lexington, NE (2 grants).
Does Nebr United Methodist Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Nebr United Methodist Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Greatest Needs" (15 grants).
Who are Nebr United Methodist Foundation's largest grantees?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Tent UMC ($40,000), Faith UMC of Chase County ($25,000) and Connection Point ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nebr United Methodist Foundation?
Nebr United Methodist Foundation reported $66.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does Nebr United Methodist Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support the work of the United Methodist Church in Nebraska and related institutions, organizations, and projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nebr United Methodist Foundation?
For ministry grants, submit the completed application during a spring or fall cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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