The Charles B Preacher Foundation
The Charles B Preacher Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including food assistance, religion, education, support for older adults, addiction recovery, veterans and their families, arts, assistance to new mothers, and environmental protection.
The Charles B Preacher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charles B Preacher Foundation gave $115K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Iowa. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,000
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,583
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,019,153
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Charles B Preacher Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7107 N 139Th St, Omaha, NE 68142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles B Preacher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Anthony's Church - Food Pantry ($15K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Iowa (35%), Nebraska (13%), Missouri (13%), Illinois (11%), and South Carolina (9%). The listed 2025 grants also include recipients in Tennessee, Kansas, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charles B Preacher Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Church - Food Pantry Davenport, IA | Provide Food for the Poor | $15,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland Omaha, NE | Provide Food for the Poor | $15,000 |
| Harvester Community Food Kansas City, MO | Food for Poor | $15,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Davenport, IA | Promote Religious Beliefs | $10,000 |
| Musc Foundation Charleston, SC | Promote Education | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Davenport, IA | Provide Assistance for Poor | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Assistance to Elderly | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Nashville, TN | Alcohol Rehab | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Projec Topeka, KS | Aid to Disabled Vets and Families | $10,000 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra Davenport, IA | Music Appreciation | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,019,153 | $141,195 | $131,355 | $115,000 | 12 | $115,000 | $28,529 | $81,644 |
| 2024 | $1,009,313 | $141,996 | $115,760 | $100,000 | 12 | $100,000 | $21,256 | $77,647 |
| 2023 | $983,077 | $61,475 | $111,702 | $100,000 | 12 | $100,000 | $22,680 | $69,756 |
| 2022 | $1,033,304 | $47,254 | $116,583 | $105,000 | 15 | $105,000 | $35,248 | $72,671 |
| 2021 | $1,102,633 | $117,161 | $115,735 | $105,000 | 16 | $105,000 | $77,409 | $83,818 |
| 2020 | $1,101,207 | $73,182 | $102,950 | $80,000 | 9 | — | $15,052 | $68,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles B Preacher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for food pantries and food banks, religious organizations, education, assistance to older adults and people in need, addiction recovery, veterans and their families, music, assistance to new mothers, and protection of the natural environment.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Food Bank for the Heartland says its mission is to eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships. Harvesters – The Community Food Network says it works to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger. Cumberland Heights Foundation says it aims to provide hope and healing to people affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association says it engages the community through symphonic music, music education, and cultural leadership. Living Lands & Waters says it works to protect, preserve, and restore the natural environment of major rivers and their watersheds.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $115,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the 2025 grants were $15,000 each to St Anthony’s Church – Food Pantry, Food Bank for the Heartland, and Harvester Community Food; $10,000 each to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, MUSC Foundation, Salvation Army, Alzheimer’s Association, Cumberland Heights, and Wounded Warrior Project; $5,000 to Quad City Symphony Orchestra; and $2,500 each to Planned Parenthood and Living Lands and Waters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mary Ann Beck was listed as manager on the 2025 filing.
The Charles B Preacher Foundation's only listed officer is Mary Ann Beck, Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Beck
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Charles B Preacher Foundation
How much does The Charles B Preacher Foundation give each year?
The Charles B Preacher Foundation gave $115K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 12 grants.
What is The Charles B Preacher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charles B Preacher Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Charles B Preacher Foundation give grants?
The Charles B Preacher Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (13%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Davenport, IA (4 grants).
Does The Charles B Preacher Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles B Preacher Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Charles B Preacher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charles B Preacher Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Anthony's Church - Food Pantry ($15,000), Food Bank for the Heartland ($15,000) and Harvester Community Food ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles B Preacher Foundation?
The Charles B Preacher Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charles B Preacher Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles B Preacher Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charles B Preacher Foundation's EIN?
The Charles B Preacher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1751462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Charles B Preacher Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Charles B Preacher Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-charles-b-preacher-foundation-morg_00893a66f8c744108014957a399fec73
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