Simple Foundation
The Simple Foundation supports the multi-faceted needs of vunerable children and families through scholarships, volunteerism and mentoring resources.
Simple Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,360,093
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,998,429
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $257,140
- +70.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,880,506
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Simple Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiewit Luminarium Omaha, NE | Programing and Internships | $154,615 |
| Urban League of Nebraska Omaha, NE | Programming and Internships | $62,882 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha Omaha, NE | Programming and Internships | $61,132 |
| Epic for Girls Omaha, NE | Programming and Internships | $12,947 |
| Karen Society of Nebraska Omaha, NE | Programming and Internships | $7,251 |
| Canopy South Omaha, NE | Programming and Internships | $5,287 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,360,093 | $2,998,429 | $3,880,506 | — | — | $257,140 |
| 2023 | $10,812,028 | $4,054,570 | $4,418,277 | $304,114 | 6 | $150,674 |
| 2022 | $9,038,035 | $2,069,213 | $1,512,937 | — | — | $22,996 |
| 2021 | $6,168,961 | $6,318,089 | $1,812,546 | — | — | $23,216 |
| 2020 | $1,671,092 | $2,124,908 | $1,098,347 | — | — | $-1,268 |
| 2019 | $570,908 | $776,809 | $632,656 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $428,467 | $514,612 | $428,044 | — | — | $10,293 |
About Simple Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Simple Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $257K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Simple Foundation is led by Osuman Issaka, Chair & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Osuman Issaka
Chair & Executive Director
Excecutive Director → Chair, 2019
Chair → Chair & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2018
45 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $147K (2024)
Anita Issaka
Board Member
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Araf Evans
Adivsory Member
Board Member → Advisory Member, 2022
Advisory Member → Adivsory Member, 2023
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Walker Jr.
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2019
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Franck Bile
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Boyer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2019
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Levy
Adivsory Member
Board Member → Advisory Member, 2022
Advisory Member → Adivsory Member, 2023
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenya Love
Secretary
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Thompson
Advisory Member
Director → Board Member, 2019
Board Member → Advisory Member, 2022
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Findley
Board Member
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saluhu Issaka
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aminatu Issaka (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Saikou Camera (2018–2019) — Board Member
- Former: Sal Issaka (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $147K, to Osuman Issaka (Chair/Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Simple Foundation
How large is Simple Foundation?
Simple Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Simple Foundation?
Simple Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Simple Foundation operate?
Simple Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Simple Foundation's EIN?
Simple Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5272775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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