Nebraska Dental Foundation
The Nebraska Dental Association (NDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional organization founded in 1865 with over 1,000 members representing all areas of dentistry. The NDA is dedicated to improving public oral health, promoting the art and science of dentistry, and advocating for the interests of its members and the public. Through its Nebraska Dental Foundation and major programs like the Veterans Mission of Mercy and Nebraska Mission of Mercy, the organization provides grants, outreach programs, education, and community partnerships to expand access to care. The NDA serves as a resource for advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship within the dental profession across Nebraska.
Nebraska Dental Foundation at a glance
In short: Nebraska Dental Foundation gave $38K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $463,624
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Nebraska Dental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America's Dentists Care Foundation ($38K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Dentists Care Foundation Wichita, KS | Funding for Dental Chairs | $38,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $463,624 | $165,638 | $80,621 | $38,000 | 1 | $16,423 |
| 2023 | $363,100 | $249,588 | $111,230 | $38,000 | 1 | $-5,794 |
About Nebraska Dental Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nebraska Dental Foundation is a public charity, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $464K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nebraska Dental Foundation is led by Liz Papineau, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Liz Papineau
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David O'Doherty
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb West
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Tusha
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Morrison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Lamprecht
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Meeske
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn Taggert-Burns (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Dental Foundation
How much does Nebraska Dental Foundation give each year?
Nebraska Dental Foundation gave $38K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 1 grant.
How large is Nebraska Dental Foundation?
Nebraska Dental Foundation reported $464K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $166K.
Where does Nebraska Dental Foundation operate?
Nebraska Dental Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Nebraska Dental Foundation's EIN?
Nebraska Dental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0639998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
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