Robert Herman Storz Foundation
The Robert Herman Storz Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in Nebraska according to the reported recipient-state distribution.
Robert Herman Storz Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Herman Storz Foundation gave $452K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Nebraska. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $451,935
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,065
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,416,733
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Herman Storz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10050 Regency Circle 101, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 393-8254
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Herman Storz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 132 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grant dollars were distributed entirely to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Herman Storz Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2021) to $452K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $452K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Support for Their Mission | $50,185 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $50,000 |
| United Way of the Midland Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $30,000 |
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | Support for Their Mission | $25,000 |
| Community Information Trust Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $25,000 |
| Durham Museum Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $25,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $25,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $25,000 |
| Vita Nova Maternity Community Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $25,000 |
| Northstar Foundation Omaha, NE | Support for Their Mission | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,416,733 | $429,890 | $519,652 | $451,935 | 30 | $451,935 | $403,657 | $208,467 |
| 2024 | $3,506,495 | $375,448 | $471,989 | $409,990 | 30 | $409,990 | $353,778 | $216,807 |
| 2023 | $3,603,036 | $217,784 | $435,649 | $386,055 | 26 | $386,055 | $194,189 | $210,744 |
| 2022 | $3,820,901 | $181,247 | $388,383 | $339,320 | 23 | $339,320 | $135,780 | $223,562 |
| 2021 | $4,028,037 | $633,683 | $320,203 | $276,250 | 23 | $280,264 | $586,507 | $244,007 |
| 2020 | $3,714,557 | $148,780 | $349,113 | $301,450 | 21 | — | $89,019 | $227,900 |
| 2019 | $3,914,890 | $269,506 | $348,697 | $303,318 | 29 | — | $216,558 | $221,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Herman Storz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2025 — 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes supporting the University of Nebraska, providing career-oriented education, bringing people together to explore art, and helping pregnant women in crisis find housing, health care, and support toward independence.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 30 grants totaling $451,935 in 2025. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,185, with a median of $10,000. It reported 30 grants totaling $409,990 in 2024 and 26 grants totaling $386,055 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $50,185 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, $50,000 to Omaha Performing Arts, $30,000 to United Way of the Midland, and $25,000 each to Bellevue University, Community Information Trust, Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, and Vita Nova Maternity Community. The foundation described the purposes of these grants as support for the recipients’ missions. The University of Nebraska Foundation says it grows relationships and resources to enable the University of Nebraska to change and save lives. Joslyn Art Museum says it brings people together to explore art across time and cultures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Howard, Diane Higgins, and Judy Woods as trustees.
Robert Herman Storz Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Higgins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Canedy (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert Herman Storz Foundation
How much does Robert Herman Storz Foundation give each year?
Robert Herman Storz Foundation gave $452K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $410K across 30 grants.
What is Robert Herman Storz Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Herman Storz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,065, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Herman Storz Foundation give grants?
Robert Herman Storz Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (27 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Robert Herman Storz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Robert Herman Storz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Their Mission" (30 grants).
Who are Robert Herman Storz Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Herman Storz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($50,185), Omaha Performing Arts ($50,000) and United Way of the Midland ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Herman Storz Foundation?
Robert Herman Storz Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $452K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Herman Storz Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Herman Storz Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert Herman Storz Foundation's EIN?
Robert Herman Storz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6025980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert Herman Storz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Robert Herman Storz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-herman-storz-foundation-morg_ae01308ee72e45af885c21a4b5034f4d
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