Silver Hawks Speech & Debate
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K.
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate at a glance
In short: Silver Hawks Speech & Debate gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,788
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,788
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,788
- Total assets
- $11,504
- -7.8% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who Silver Hawks Speech & Debate funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln Southwest High School Speec ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Silver Hawks Speech & Debate gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Southwest High School Speec Lincoln, NE | To support the lincoln southwest high school speech & debate team by paying expenses to participate in speech & debate tournaments in Nebraska and several out of state tournaments. Expenses paid include tournament entry fees, travel and meals, and supplies. This entity is operating as a 501(c)3 public charity and was mistakenly classified as a private foundation. | $23,788 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,504 | $49,854 | $50,822 | $23,788 | 1 | $23,788 | $333 |
| 2023 | $12,472 | $52,029 | $49,163 | $30,306 | 1 | $30,306 | $440 |
| 2022 | $9,606 | $36,117 | $42,296 | $21,559 | 1 | $21,559 | $621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silver Hawks Speech & Debate reported a distributable amount of $333 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate is led by Dewayne Taylor, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dewayne Taylor
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baily Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Toni Heimes
Faculty Advisors
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Shoemaker
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christy Schwensen (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Shandana Khattak (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Silver Hawks Speech & Debate
How much does Silver Hawks Speech & Debate give each year?
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Silver Hawks Speech & Debate?
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Silver Hawks Speech & Debate?
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Silver Hawks Speech & Debate operate?
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Silver Hawks Speech & Debate's EIN?
Silver Hawks Speech & Debate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2532434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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