Netz Family Charitable Foundation
Netz Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $101K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $5K.
Netz Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Netz Family Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,500
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,643
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $101,320
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Netz Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of Lincoln ($5K). Together the top 7 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Netz Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $23K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Food for Struggling Families | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Omaha, NE | Disaster Assistance | $4,000 |
| Friendship Home Lincoln, NE | Helping Victims of Domestic Abuse | $500 |
| Voices of Hope Lincoln, NE | Assistance for Victims of Violence | $500 |
| Child Advocacy Center Lincoln, NE | Advocates for Children | $500 |
| Heartland Cancer Foundation Lincoln, NE | Helping Children in Crisis | $500 |
| Peoples City Mission Lincoln, NE | Assistance to Homeless | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,320 | $5,980 | $14,605 | $11,500 | 7 | $11,500 | $5,288 |
| 2023 | $109,945 | $4,129 | $12,219 | $11,000 | 7 | $11,000 | $5,142 |
| 2022 | $118,035 | $409 | $14,938 | $12,000 | 6 | $12,000 | $4,724 |
| 2021 | $132,564 | $13,802 | $25,949 | $23,000 | 6 | $23,000 | $4,615 |
| 2020 | $144,711 | $1,774 | $18,793 | $16,000 | 7 | — | $5,366 |
| 2019 | $161,730 | $7,731 | $15,883 | $13,000 | 5 | — | $6,106 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Netz Family Charitable Foundation is led by Douglas D. Netz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas D. Netz
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Netz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin S. Netz
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Netz Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Netz Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Netz Family Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 7 grants.
What is Netz Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Netz Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,643, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Netz Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Netz Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (6 grants).
Does Netz Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Netz Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Netz Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Netz Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank of Lincoln ($5,000), American Red Cross ($4,000) and Friendship Home ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Netz Family Charitable Foundation?
Netz Family Charitable Foundation reported $101K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What is Netz Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Netz Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4100566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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