Robert and Carole Julian Foundation
The Robert and Carole Julian Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing reports 64 grants totaling $380,569.
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Carole Julian Foundation gave $381K across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Georgia. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,569
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,946
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,110,645
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (23 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (21% 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 Robert and Carole Julian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13525 Paul Circle, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (404) 307-2669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Carole Julian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($62K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 268 grants of 271 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and Tennessee, each accounting for 21%, followed by Nebraska at 16%, Oklahoma at 7%, and Alabama at 6%. These shares describe recipient states for that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert and Carole Julian Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 64 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 146% 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 $223K (2021) to $452K (2020). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $381K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | General | $61,968 |
| High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA | General | $31,072 |
| Hastings College Foundation Hastings, NE | General | $25,000 |
| The Wall of Honor Enid, OK | General | $25,000 |
| The Schenck School Atlanta, GA | General | $22,140 |
| Moms for America Englewood, OH | General | $21,000 |
| Asgca Foundation Brookfield, WI | General | $20,000 |
| Tinman Ministries Nashville, TN | General | $18,540 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministry Atlanta, GA | General | $15,338 |
| Global Faith Institute Omaha, NE | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,110,645 | $204,323 | $404,482 | $380,569 | 64 | $383,069 | $320,928 | $262,103 |
| 2023 | $4,310,804 | $184,380 | $316,057 | $298,421 | 53 | $300,781 | $307,938 | $231,190 |
| 2022 | $4,442,481 | $1,490,574 | $288,577 | $274,019 | 53 | $275,869 | $110,485 | $202,731 |
| 2021 | $3,240,484 | $188,601 | $238,238 | $222,660 | 52 | $224,238 | $179,871 | $185,775 |
| 2020 | $3,290,121 | $763,626 | $470,179 | $452,246 | 49 | — | $371,519 | $149,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Carole Julian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, arts and culture, religious and charitable work, and community services.
Among its recipients, The Schenck School says its mission is to provide an educational foundation for students with dyslexia. Buckhead Christian Ministry says it works to prevent hunger and homelessness for people in financial crisis, while Camp Twin Lakes describes year-round programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. The High Museum of Art and Vanderbilt University also received grants in 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $380,569. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $61,968, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $61,968 to Vanderbilt University, $31,072 to the High Museum of Art, and $25,000 each to Hastings College Foundation and The Wall of Honor. Other notable grants included $22,140 to The Schenck School, $21,000 to Moms for America, and $15,338 to Buckhead Christian Ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Shults as president and treasurer; Elizabeth Shults as secretary and director; and Carole Julian, Robert Julian, and Grace Shults as directors.
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation is led by Robert Shults, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Shults
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Julian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Shults
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Shults
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Julian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Robert and Carole Julian Foundation
How much does Robert and Carole Julian Foundation give each year?
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation gave $381K across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 53 grants.
What is Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,946, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Carole Julian Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert and Carole Julian Foundation give grants?
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (21%) and Nebraska (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (13 grants), Atlanta, GA (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Robert and Carole Julian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($61,968), High Museum of Art ($31,072) and Hastings College Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Carole Julian Foundation?
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $383K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Carole Julian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, arts and culture, religious and charitable work, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Carole Julian Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Carole Julian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0800777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert and Carole Julian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert and Carole Julian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-carole-julian-foundation-morg_7617468bb89a42f2b37647e47d6583ef
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