Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation
The Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its filing describes giving restrictions related to children, people experiencing homelessness, and people who are visually impaired, with awards to be in the Omaha metro area.
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation at a glance
In short: Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation gave $305K across 34 grants in 2022 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $304,500
- +10.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,956
- +7.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (90% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a proposal of two pages or less, including an income and expense statement and a list of other granting agencies. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing also lists restrictions to children, people experiencing homelessness, and people who are visually impaired, with awards to be in the Omaha metro area. These are historical instructions; the foundation reported that its board voted to terminate it in 2022.
- Review Cycle
- March 31.
- Deadline
- March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Barklage Foundation Co Wells Fargo
Mailing address: 13625 California St Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 498-5076
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 90% of grant dollars went to Nebraska recipients; California, Iowa, and Minnesota each received 3%. The filing’s application restrictions specify the Omaha metro area, while the listed grants also include recipients outside Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation gives
- 74% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2021) to $305K (2022). In 2022 it made 34 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Child Saving Institute Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Douglas County Nebraska CASA Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Project Kindle Santa Clarita, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Heartland Family Services Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $100,754 | $327,212 | $304,500 | 34 | $309,676 | $83,328 | $26,406 |
| 2021 | $447,843 | $119,532 | $289,009 | $275,500 | 33 | — | $109,021 | $38,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included organizations serving children and families, people experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities. For example, Completely Kids says it empowers children and families through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs. Stephen Center says it partners with individuals and families to address homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. Sheltering Tree says it builds affordable housing for individuals with disabilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $304,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. In 2021, it reported 33 grants totaling $275,500. Its 2022 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $304,500.
Among the 2022 grants, the foundation gave $10,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, Child Saving Institute, Completely Kids, Douglas County Nebraska CASA, Heartland Family Services, Heartland Hope Mission, Youth Emergency Services, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, and Metro Area Youth Foundation. Other reported $10,000 grants included Project Kindle in California, Stephen Center, Sheltering Tree, Ronald McDonald House, and Micah House Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Richard H Sieling as president/treasurer, Mary Morinelli as vice-president, and Richard D Myers as secretary.
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation is led by Richard H. Sieling, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard H. Sieling
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022)
Mary Morinelli
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022)
Richard D. Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Richard H Sieling (President/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation
How much does Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation give each year?
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation gave $305K across 34 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $276K across 33 grants.
What is Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's typical grant size?
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,956, across 34 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation give grants?
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (30 grants).
Does Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's largest grantees?
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands ($10,000), Child Saving Institute ($10,000) and Completely Kids ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included organizations serving children and families, people experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation?
The filing lists a proposal of two pages or less, including an income and expense statement and a list of other granting agencies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's EIN?
Oliver & Ferrol Barklage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0729230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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