Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust is a private foundation based in Neligh, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Nebraska, including community, religious, educational, and veterans’ organizations.
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust at a glance
In short: Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust gave $56K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,902
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,659
- +61.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,776
- Total assets
- $1,001,718
- +15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Apply by paper, stating the amount requested and the purpose for use of funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James J Mcnally
Mailing address: 1008 S Street PO Box 164, Neligh, NE 68756-0164
Phone: (402) 887-5022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pope John Central Catholic ($17K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Nebraska. The listed recipients are in Neligh, Elgin, Petersburg, and Clearwater, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $32K (2023) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pope John Central Catholic Elgin, NE | Community Activity | $17,000 |
| Carey Charitable Trust Neligh, NE | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Neligh Senior Citizens Center Neligh, NE | Community Activity | $5,000 |
| Elgin Community Center Elgin, NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pierson Wildlife Museum Neligh, NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 172 Neligh, NE | Community Activity | $5,000 |
| St Francis Catholic Church Neligh, NE | Community Activity | $2,552 |
| St John's Parish Petersburg, NE | Community Activity | $2,500 |
| Elgin Public Library Elgin, NE | Community Activity | $1,600 |
| Neligh Public Library Neligh, NE | Community Activity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,001,718 | $566,789 | $414,969 | $55,902 | 12 | $127,696 | — | $71,808 |
| 2023 | $864,432 | $425,207 | $429,230 | $31,650 | 11 | $52,940 | $41,417 | $73,073 |
| 2022 | $853,455 | $536,223 | $496,852 | $48,250 | 12 | $82,047 | $12,418 | $73,134 |
| 2021 | $830,766 | $276,018 | $511,570 | $44,900 | 16 | $56,715 | — | $68,124 |
| 2020 | $1,115,636 | $264,351 | $322,540 | $36,500 | 11 | — | — | $66,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave 12 grants totaling $55,902. Grants ranged from $500 to $17,000, with a median grant of $3,776. The largest awards were $17,000 to Pope John Central Catholic for “community activity” and $10,000 to Carey Charitable Trust for “unrestricted” use. Other grants included $5,000 each to Neligh Senior Citizens Center, Elgin Community Center, Pierson Wildlife Museum, and American Legion Post 172.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James J McNally is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust is led by James J. McNally Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. McNally Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust
How much does Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust give each year?
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust gave $56K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 11 grants.
What is Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's typical grant size?
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,776, and its average grant was $4,659, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust give grants?
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust 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 Neligh, NE (6 grants) and Elgin, NE (4 grants).
Does Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Activity" (9 grants).
Who are Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's largest grantees?
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Pope John Central Catholic ($17,000), Carey Charitable Trust ($10,000) and Neligh Senior Citizens Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust?
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust?
The filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's EIN?
Richard Kalvelage Gift Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6234969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard Kalvelage Gift 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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