Sn Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati
The S.N. (Bud) and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation was established in 2012 by Gloria Wolbach as a lasting legacy to her husband Bud's philanthropic nature and commitment to charitable causes. The foundation operates with the motto "Sharing Kindness Today and Tomorrow," reflecting the values by which its namesakes lived throughout their lives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$460K
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
21
-19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+19.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a wide variety of nonprofit programs and activities within its designated geographic region. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, nor does it fund religious or political purposes. Recipient organizations must be in good standing and qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts requests for funds submitted in writing using an application form available on its website. Submission deadlines occur four times annually:
Review Cycle
occur four times annually:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations within Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick counties in Nebraska, as well as the Village of Wolbach.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,976,619
- Total Giving: $476,380
- Revenue: $462,000
- Expenses: $567,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since October 2013 (EIN: 46-1496006).
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Board of Directors consists of 5-6 members with varying terms. Jodi Rauert serves as a contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEANNA FRANKFORTER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN NARANJO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TOM GDOWSKI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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