Support Nebraska
To promote charitable giving, community involvement and prosperity in the state of Nebraska by engaging community and business leaders through charitable assistance and to bring people together and support community causes in a fun and compelling way.
Support Nebraska at a glance
In short: Support Nebraska gave $113K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,375
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,172
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $144,931
- +172.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Support Nebraska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vita Nova Maternity Community ($30K). Together the top 8 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Support Nebraska gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2019) to $125K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vita Nova Maternity Community Omaha, NE | General Support | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| PGA Reach Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Support | $15,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha Valley, NE | General Support | $12,500 |
| Elkhorn Athletic Association Elkhorn, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Project Harmony Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Westside Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Equal Pay - Inspiring Confidence for Girls Omaha, NE | General Support | $5,375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,931 | $-144,589 | $163,126 | $113,375 | 8 | $3,270 |
| 2024 | $53,110 | $55,709 | $175,911 | $125,441 | 7 | $6,890 |
| 2023 | $337,541 | $182,048 | $154,742 | $115,421 | 8 | $8,031 |
| 2022 | $570,329 | $48,411 | $159,240 | $117,967 | 7 | $1,915 |
| 2021 | $860,057 | $-36,702 | — | — | — | $3 |
| 2020 | $671,763 | $155,490 | $100,000 | $97,500 | 6 | $1,603 |
| 2019 | $439,024 | $151,811 | $104,000 | $85,000 | 4 | $1,085 |
About Support Nebraska
Based on IRS filings
Support Nebraska is a public charity, based in Elkhorn, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Support Nebraska is led by Christine Wendlandt, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Wendlandt
Chairman
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Honnens
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Nedrow
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Wisdom
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Kelley
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hoch
Director
Director → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ruhga
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Ames
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Urban
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Kimball
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jeff Jorth (2019–2023) — Past Chairman
- Former: Paul West (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brad Strittmatter (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marc Hock (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Matthew J. Dinsdale (2019) — Secretary
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 Support Nebraska
How much does Support Nebraska give each year?
Support Nebraska gave $113K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $125K across 7 grants.
What is Support Nebraska's typical grant size?
Support Nebraska's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $14,172, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Support Nebraska give grants?
Support Nebraska gives mostly in Nebraska: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (4 grants).
Does Support Nebraska give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Support Nebraska's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Support Nebraska's largest grantees?
Support Nebraska's largest 2025 grantees include Vita Nova Maternity Community ($30,000), Salvation Army ($20,000) and PGA Reach Foundation ($15,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Support Nebraska?
Support Nebraska reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Support Nebraska's EIN?
Support Nebraska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3152384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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