The Federated Church of Columbus
The Federated Church of Columbus is a private foundation based in Columbus, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $55,000, all for scholarships to individuals in Nebraska.
The Federated Church of Columbus at a glance
In short: The Federated Church of Columbus gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $653,752
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Federated Church of Columbus
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Federated Church Foundation and use the attached application; the application contains the deadlines, materials, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Federated Church Foundation
Mailing address: 2704 15Th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 563-4500
Website: https://federatedcolumbus.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Federated Church of Columbus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Federated Church of Columbus gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $59K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $55,000 |
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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 | $653,752 | $73,938 | $65,392 | $55,000 | 11 | $59,133 | $68,255 | $51,254 |
| 2024 | $645,206 | $50,928 | $57,281 | $48,000 | 8 | $51,841 | $45,037 | $49,519 |
| 2023 | $651,559 | $53,311 | $60,711 | $48,000 | 8 | $52,101 | $48,561 | $46,142 |
| 2022 | $658,959 | $171,343 | $71,023 | $58,500 | 9 | $62,140 | $164,869 | $48,764 |
| 2021 | $558,639 | $85,781 | $61,632 | $49,502 | 9 | $54,004 | $78,395 | $51,122 |
| 2020 | $534,490 | $17,604 | $50,087 | $42,000 | 11 | — | $24,891 | $45,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Federated Church of Columbus reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 church website states, “We follow the example of Jesus Christ.” Its 2025 filing lists scholarship awards as the purpose of all 11 reported grants.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $55,000 through 11 grants. Each grant was $5,000. The listed recipients were 11 individual recipients
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Doug Williams as president; Marcia Grant as vice president; John Petersen as secretary; Marv Zoucha as treasurer; and Max Porter, Larry Mares, and Terry Millard as directors.
The Federated Church of Columbus is led by Doug Williams, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Williams
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Larry Mares
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Max Porter
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Terry Millard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Petersen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marv Zoucha
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcia Grant
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tim Rathje (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Klevemann (2020) — Board Member
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 Federated Church of Columbus
How much does The Federated Church of Columbus give each year?
The Federated Church of Columbus gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 8 grants.
What is The Federated Church of Columbus's typical grant size?
The Federated Church of Columbus's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Federated Church of Columbus give grants?
The Federated Church of Columbus gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Federated Church of Columbus give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Federated Church of Columbus's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
How large is The Federated Church of Columbus?
The Federated Church of Columbus reported $654K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Federated Church of Columbus fund?
The church website states, “We follow the example of Jesus Christ.” Its 2025 filing lists scholarship awards as the purpose of all 11 reported grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Federated Church of Columbus?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Federated Church of Columbus's EIN?
The Federated Church of Columbus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0818736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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