Nelnet Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $732K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.6M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-4.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.9M
-4.4% YoY
About Nelnet Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nelnet Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $732K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Nelnet Foundation?
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 | $15,624,556 | $16,609,224 | $16,225,922 |
| Revenue | $2,129,205 | $4,055,790 | $5,693,808 |
| Expenses | $2,960,539 | $3,637,981 | $3,602,081 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,858,661 | $2,990,718 | $3,571,025 |
| Net Investment Income | $732,467 | $1,251,500 | $969,578 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,259,333 | $1,180,333 | $1,151,779 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN KISER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JIM KRUGER | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BILL MUNN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| THOMAS E HENNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY RATH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID GRAFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PREETA D BANSAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DUNLAP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW DUNLAP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONA VAN DEUN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Bryan Hospital Kearney
KEARNEY, NE
Assets
$384.9M
Grants
2
Total Given
$11K
Johnson Student Scholarship & Loan
ORD, NE
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
LINCOLN, NE
Assets
$483.9M
Grants
6
Total Given
$546K
John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation
OMAHA, NE
Assets
—
Grants
45
Total Given
$1.2M
Fraternal Ord of Eagles Aerie 592
HASTINGS, NE
Assets
$134K
Grants
1
Total Given
$8K
Edgar & Frances Reynolds
GRAND ISLAND, NE
Assets
—
Grants
33
Total Given
$230K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Nelnet Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities