Ralston Economic Development Corp
Operated exclusively for the assistance to the local government with economic development, resource conservation, creating economic opportunities by providing grants, capital, and technical assistance to promote community development
Ralston Economic Development Corp at a glance
In short: Ralston Economic Development Corp gave $432K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $432K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,655
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $431,655
- Median grant
- $431,655
- Total assets
- $4,114,617
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ralston Economic Development Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Community Foundation ($432K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | — | $431,655 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,114,617 | $531,813 | $167,696 | $431,655 | 1 | $100,158 |
| 2024 | $4,500,500 | $750,000 | $4,493 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $4,504,993 | $755,000 | $7 | — | — | — |
About Ralston Economic Development Corp
Based on IRS filings
Ralston Economic Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Ralston, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $432K. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralston Economic Development Corp is led by Thomas Kjar, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Kjar
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Bohling
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hass
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Brian Kavanaugh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Donald Groesser
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Ostendorf
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mark Klinker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Maura Kelly
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cronin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ralston Economic Development Corp
How much does Ralston Economic Development Corp give each year?
Ralston Economic Development Corp gave $432K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ralston Economic Development Corp?
Ralston Economic Development Corp reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $532K.
What is Ralston Economic Development Corp?
Ralston Economic Development Corp is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Ralston, NE. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ralston Economic Development Corp operate?
Ralston Economic Development Corp has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Ralston Economic Development Corp's EIN?
Ralston Economic Development Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1196965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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