The Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2020, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, and community services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+1.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$122K
-17.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds programs and initiatives in the following areas:
- Agricultural initiatives and charitable contributions
- Healthcare and allied health professions education
- Brain health and Parkinson's disease research
- Community support services including respite care
- Youth development programs
- Food security and nutrition initiatives
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100,000 to $400,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with documented giving to nonprofits in Nebraska, Colorado, and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $22.4 million
- Total Revenues: $1.7 million
- Total Expenses: $1.6 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $22.4 million
- Total Revenues: $1.42 million
- Total Expenses: $1.57 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,459,517 | $22,372,618 | $22,524,075 |
| Revenue | $1,697,884 | $1,421,608 | $1,278,887 |
| Expenses | $1,606,382 | $1,565,960 | $1,515,621 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,350,228 | $1,346,055 | $1,341,053 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,459,230 | $1,191,923 | $1,124,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,402,178 | $1,250,981 | $1,290,363 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Driscoll - Chairperson
- Cathy Schott - Treasurer
- Kathi Wright - Secretary
- First National Bank of Omaha - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DRISCOLL | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| CATHY SCHOTT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHI WRIGHT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for its legacy of philanthropy, particularly in supporting healthcare education and research. Notable recent activities include:
Noel Foundation Honored for \"Legacy of Philanthropy\" at LSUHS. Formal\Establishment of an endowed professorship in Parkinson's Disease Research at LSU Health Shreveport Center for Brain Health
Health Care Careers Center Gets Half-Million Dollar Donation from Noel BarrettFormal investiture ceremony held for the inaugural holder of the Noel Foundation Endowed Professorship honoring Dr. Robert C. Leitz, III
Noel Foundation Gives $100,000 to Establish Endowed Professorship in Parkinson\u2019\Continued support for allied health professions education through LSU Health Sciences Foundation
Health Care Careers Center Gets Half-Million Dollar Donation from Noel BarrettActive grantmaking to youth development organizations and community service providers in 2024
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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