SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati
The SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It supports nonprofit programs and activities in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick counties in Nebraska, as well as the Village of Wolbach.
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati at a glance
In short: SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati gave $516K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Nebraska. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $515,615
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,418
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,238,702
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (99% 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 SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati
- How to Apply
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Submit the foundation’s application form with the requested documentation. The website lists quarterly submission deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- March 20, June 20, September 20, and November 20.
- Deadline
- March 20, June 20, September 20, and November 20.
- Contact
Application contact: Jodi Rauert Co Fnbo
Mailing address: PO Box 5168, Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: (308) 389-2607
Email: jrauert@fnni.com
Website: https://wolbachfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heartland United Way ($91K). Together the top 10 received $419K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 111 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports organizations serving Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick counties in Nebraska, as well as the Village of Wolbach. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $389K (2020) to $525K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $516K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland United Way Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Grant | $90,500 |
| Grand Island Public Library Fdn Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Grant | $55,500 |
| Grand Island Young Womens Christian Asso Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Stuhr Museum Foundation Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| Central Community College Foundation Hastings, NE | Unrestricted Grant | $37,500 |
| Project Hunger Inc Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Grant | $37,000 |
| Greater Grand Island Community Foundatio Grand Island, NE | Support of Foundation | $34,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Omaha, NE | Support of Programs | $25,000 |
| Grace Foundation Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Nebraska State Fair Park Foundation Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted Gift | $19,000 |
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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 | $8,238,702 | $848,170 | $618,982 | $515,615 | 23 | $516,895 | $754,749 | $518,955 |
| 2024 | $8,012,652 | $601,087 | $565,268 | $460,091 | 21 | $461,341 | $503,163 | $509,768 |
| 2023 | $7,976,619 | $461,898 | $566,880 | $476,380 | 26 | $484,874 | $382,927 | $468,402 |
| 2022 | $8,080,808 | $469,162 | $630,116 | $525,420 | 23 | $534,927 | $387,487 | $486,810 |
| 2021 | $8,247,177 | $783,887 | $543,337 | $442,662 | 18 | $452,304 | $697,805 | $534,277 |
| 2020 | $8,012,095 | $297,045 | $475,211 | $388,500 | 18 | — | $217,811 | $451,013 |
| 2019 | $8,193,630 | $184,422 | $543,069 | $452,172 | 25 | — | $102,615 | $397,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati reported a distributable amount of $519K 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
The foundation’s materials describe support for a wide variety of nonprofit programs and activities but do not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in community services, education, culture, health, housing, and youth mentoring. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: for example, Heartland United Way says it works to improve lives and community conditions in four Nebraska counties, while the Stuhr Museum Foundation says it raises funds for the museum’s living history, education, and preservation programs. Central Community College Foundation describes its mission as advancing opportunities for quality educational services in Nebraska-based institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $515,615. Grants ranged from $1,115 to $90,500, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $90,500 to Heartland United Way, $55,500 to Grand Island Public Library Foundation, $50,000 each to the Grand Island Young Women’s Christian Association and Stuhr Museum Foundation, and $37,500 to Central Community College Foundation. Other 2025 recipients included Project Hunger ($37,000), Greater Grand Island Community Foundation ($34,000), and Nature Conservancy ($25,000).
The foundation’s website directs applicants to submit its application form and provide documentation of 501(c)(3) status and copies of estimates or bids for items or services. Applications may be submitted by email, postal mail, or hand delivery. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that no form or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions apply.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deanna Frankforter as president, Dan Naranjo as vice president, and Tom Gdowski as a member. The foundation’s website says its board consists of five to six members with varying terms.
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati is led by Deanna Frankforter, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deanna Frankforter
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Naranjo
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Gdowski
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Janelle Armstrong (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Liana Steele (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Tom Bednar (2019–2020) — Treasurer
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 SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati
How much does SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati give each year?
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati gave $516K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $460K across 21 grants.
What is SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's typical grant size?
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,418, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati that year got $16K on average.
Where does SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati give grants?
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati gives mostly in Nebraska: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (15 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support of Programs" (4 grants).
Who are SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's largest grantees?
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's largest 2025 grantees include Heartland United Way ($90,500), Grand Island Public Library Fdn ($55,500) and Grand Island Young Womens Christian Asso ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati?
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $517K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $519K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati fund?
The foundation’s materials describe support for a wide variety of nonprofit programs and activities but do not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in community services, education, culture, health, housing, and youth mentoring. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati?
Submit the foundation’s application form with the requested documentation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's EIN?
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1496006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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