P&N Charitable Foundation Trust
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It makes grants to organizations and people; its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $51,332, with recipients in Nebraska and several other states.
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: P&N Charitable Foundation Trust gave $51K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Nebraska. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,332
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,208
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $881,071
- +21.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to P&N Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Submit an application in writing describing the requesting organization’s purpose and the expected use of the funds. The filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests by October 1 for the next calendar year. The October 1, 2026 deadline is upcoming as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- Submit requests by October 1 for the next calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Nixon Family - Co-Trustees
Mailing address: 140 North 8Th Street Suite 410, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 477-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who P&N Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Chapel ($22K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 11% to Colorado, 5% to Iowa, 4% to North Carolina, and 2% to Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is P&N Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Chapel Lincoln, NE | GENERAL support | $21,700 |
| Various People in Need Lincoln, NE | provide sUPPORT to people in need | $8,049 |
| Great Divide Calvary Chapel Breckenridge, CO | General Support | $3,674 |
| Juniper Refuge Lincoln, NE | General Support | $3,055 |
| Young Life Iowa City, IA | General Support | $2,800 |
| Mission to North America - Abel Sisco Charlotte, NC | General Support | $2,200 |
| LifePoint Church Norfolk, NE | General Support | $1,100 |
| NeighborWorks Lincoln Lincoln, NE | General Support | $1,100 |
| Building Hope Summit County Frisco, CO | General Support | $1,100 |
| Transformations Thrift Store Lincoln, NE | General Support | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $881,071 | $317,547 | $54,119 | $51,332 | 16 | $51,332 | $107,246 | $44,777 |
| 2023 | $726,324 | $5,341 | $47,922 | $39,265 | 14 | $39,265 | $1,183 | $34,983 |
| 2022 | $734,492 | $267,563 | $40,030 | $34,541 | 11 | $34,541 | $150,358 | $32,938 |
| 2021 | $612,353 | $61,180 | $31,667 | $29,308 | 9 | $29,308 | $60,469 | $36,211 |
| 2020 | $564,729 | $139,046 | $31,950 | $28,750 | 8 | — | $58,139 | $25,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, P&N Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include building relationships with refugees and connecting them to resources (Juniper Refuge); improving access to mental health care and support (Building Hope Summit County); supporting people in recovery (Reconnected Foundation); promoting the inclusion of adults with disabilities (Gotta Be Me Inc); and providing temporary housing and assistance to homeless people in the Lincoln area (People’s City Mission).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $51,332 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $254 to $21,700, with a median grant of $1,100. The largest grants included $21,700 to Grace Chapel and $8,049 to Various People in Need, both in Lincoln, Nebraska; $3,674 to Great Divide Calvary Chapel in Breckenridge, Colorado; and $3,055 to Juniper Refuge in Lincoln. Other notable grants included $2,800 to Young Life in Iowa City, Iowa, and $2,200 to Mission to North America - Abel Sisco in Charlotte, North Carolina. The foundation also gave $1,100 each to LifePoint Church, NeighborWorks Lincoln, Building Hope Summit County, Transformations Thrift Store, Student Mobilization, and F Street Neighborhood Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert E. Nixon, Carla Pisel-Nixon, and Carly Pisel Nixon as co-trustees.
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carla Pisel-Nixon
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert E. Nixon
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carly Pisel Nixon
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 P&N Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does P&N Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust gave $51K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 14 grants.
What is P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $3,208, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from P&N Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does P&N Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in Nebraska: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and Iowa (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (7 grants).
Does P&N Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Chapel ($21,700), Various People in Need ($8,049) and Great Divide Calvary Chapel ($3,674), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is P&N Charitable Foundation Trust?
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust reported $881K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does P&N Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from P&N Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
P&N Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6207241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does P&N Charitable Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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