Robert B Daugherty Foundation
The Robert B. Daugherty Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It provides charitable grants to tax-exempt organizations conducting charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities, with preference for organizations serving Nebraska and particularly the greater Omaha area.
Robert B Daugherty Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert B Daugherty Foundation gave $37.9M across 120 grants in 2024 (avg $316K), mostly in Nebraska. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,893,000
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 120
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $315,775
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $77,500
- Total assets
- $839,670,579
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (25 of 113, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (99% 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 B Daugherty Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications must be submitted through the online application. Eligible applicants are organizations tax-exempt under §501(c)(3), and federal or state entities described in §170(c); tax-supported grantees will generally be subject to matching requirements. The foundation generally does not fund individuals, religious organizations for religious purposes, international organizations without a qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative, private foundations other than operating foundations, endowments or other discretionary funding pools, dinners, galas, or other events, or grants prohibited by IRS regulations. Applicants should review the guidelines and provide the information and documents requested for their application; incomplete requests may be deferred.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly Yungtum
Mailing address: 15000 Valmont Plaza Suite 202, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 933-4663
Website: https://daughertyfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Robert B Daugherty Foundation
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Who Robert B Daugherty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($8.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $23.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
595 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 164 grants of 595 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation gives preference to organizations that use and apply substantially all of a grant in Nebraska, particularly the greater Omaha area. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 1% to recipients in Iowa; shares for Montana and California were each reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 120 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert B Daugherty Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 113 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $225K; repeat grants $367K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $36.6M (2023) to $45.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 120 grants totaling $37.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Program Support | $4,810,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Capital Project Support | $3,250,000 |
| Community Information Trust Omaha, NE | Capital Project Support | $3,000,000 |
| Mental Health Innovation Foundation Omaha, NE | Capital Project Support | $3,000,000 |
| Opas Foundation Omaha, NE | Capital Project Support | $2,000,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, NE | Capital Project Support | $1,800,000 |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation Waverly, NE | Capital Project Support | $1,600,000 |
| Community Alliance Inc Omaha, NE | Capital Project Support | $1,000,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NE | Capital Project Support | $1,000,000 |
| Project Harmony-Haven for Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | Program Support | $900,000 |
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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 | $839,670,579 | $73,411,301 | $52,864,636 | $37,893,000 | 120 | $40,071,971 | $55,693,467 | $39,830,114 |
| 2023 | $793,447,363 | $36,652,955 | $53,238,329 | $36,554,010 | 113 | $38,547,077 | $21,822,908 | $38,750,248 |
| 2022 | $780,103,315 | $41,236,431 | $66,551,049 | $45,642,500 | 97 | $47,637,410 | $22,827,298 | $39,304,251 |
| 2021 | $895,599,209 | $80,372,150 | $57,962,844 | $40,648,658 | 121 | $42,338,150 | $65,610,442 | $41,581,209 |
| 2020 | $807,209,939 | $38,644,855 | $56,840,372 | $45,361,354 | 144 | — | $29,075,229 | $35,902,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert B Daugherty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39.8M 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 foundation’s stated purpose is to provide charitable grants to tax-exempt organizations conducting charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities. Its application guidelines describe one-time, multi-year, program, capital campaign, and challenge or matching grants; proposals with matching funds are given preference.
Grantees in 2024 included organizations working in several areas. The University of Nebraska Foundation says its mission is to grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change and save lives. Mental Health Innovation Foundation says it works to address behavioral-health system gaps and barriers in Nebraska and surrounding areas. Joslyn Art Museum says it brings people together to explore art across time and cultures, while Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation says it focuses on parks, wildlife management, and conservation in Nebraska.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 120 grants totaling $37,893,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $4,810,000, with a median of $77,500. Notable awards included $4,810,000 and $3,250,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, for program support and capital project support, respectively; $3,000,000 each to Community Information Trust and Mental Health Innovation Foundation for capital project support; and $2,000,000 to Opas Foundation for capital project support. Other large awards included $1,800,000 to Joslyn Art Museum, $1,600,000 to Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation, and $1,000,000 each to Community Alliance Inc and Omaha Zoo Foundation, all for capital project support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s board of trustees includes Mogens C. Bay, F. Joseph Daugherty, M.D., Robert B. Daugherty, Clarkson D. Lauritzen, James Linder, M.D., and Jane E. Miller. Listed staff include John K. Wilson, Executive Director; Kimberly A. Yungtum, Deputy Executive Director & Chief Grants Officer; Sara A. Semin, Community Investment Officer; Rebecca J. Nadgwick, Chief Financial Officer; Julie A. Davis, Program & Technology Officer; and Gayle J. Hoybook, Executive Assistant & Office Manager.
Robert B Daugherty Foundation is led by John K. Wilson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John K. Wilson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$425K (2020) → $504K (2024)
F. Joseph Daugherty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
James Linder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Ken Stinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Mogens Bay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Robert Daugherty III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Clark Lauritzen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$35K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Kimberly Yungtum
Deputy Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director → Deputy Executive Director & Chief Grants Officer, 2023
Deputy Executive Director & Chief Grants Officer → Deputy Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $319K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Timothy Daugherty (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $504K, to John K Wilson (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert B Daugherty Foundation
How much does Robert B Daugherty Foundation give each year?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation gave $37.9M across 120 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36.6M across 113 grants.
What is Robert B Daugherty Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $77,500, and its average grant was $315,775, across 120 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert B Daugherty Foundation that year got $225K on average.
Where does Robert B Daugherty Foundation give grants?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (78 grants), Lincoln, NE (9 grants), Council Bluffs, IA (4 grants) and Kearney, NE (3 grants).
Does Robert B Daugherty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Robert B Daugherty Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 120) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Project Support" (45 grants) and "Program Support" (19 grants).
Who are Robert B Daugherty Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($8,060,000 across 2 grants), Community Information Trust ($3,000,000) and Mental Health Innovation Foundation ($3,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert B Daugherty Foundation?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation reported $839.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert B Daugherty Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide charitable grants to tax-exempt organizations conducting charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert B Daugherty Foundation?
Applications must be submitted through the online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert B Daugherty Foundation's EIN?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3766006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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