The Further Foundation
The Further Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Nebraska, including nonprofits working in areas such as disability services, youth support, health, education, and basic needs.
The Further Foundation at a glance
In short: The Further Foundation gave $180K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Nebraska. 72% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -41.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,189,089
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Further Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Further Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Autism Action Partnership ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 52 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Further Foundation open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 11% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Action Partnership Omaha, NE | COMPASS: Autism Training and Consultation Services | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands Omaha, NE | Community Based Mentoring Program | $10,000 |
| Centerpointe Inc Lincoln, NE | Community Basic Needs Support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital & Medical Center Foundation Omaha, NE | Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Staff Training | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Omaha, NE | State of the art whole person cystic fibrosis care in Nebraska | $10,000 |
| Dibs for Kids Omaha, NE | Delivering Infinite Book Shelves (DIBS) for Kids: Nebraska English Learning Classroom Books | $10,000 |
| International Council for Refugees and Immigrants Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation Kearney, NE | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Educ Omaha, NE | TOOLS Project | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,189,089 | $247,878 | $237,271 | $180,000 | 18 | $206,888 | $219,218 | $203,651 |
| 2024 | $3,178,482 | $129,439 | $215,070 | $154,000 | 9 | $186,093 | $102,362 | $190,541 |
| 2023 | $3,264,113 | $152,937 | $235,786 | $188,500 | 9 | $208,992 | $125,943 | $182,500 |
| 2022 | $3,346,962 | $86,961 | $275,179 | $200,100 | 7 | $229,714 | $68,995 | $209,539 |
| 2021 | $3,535,155 | $161,115 | $253,704 | $166,400 | 9 | — | $95,703 | $224,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Further Foundation reported a distributable amount of $204K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, Autism Action Partnership says it works to improve the quality of life of people on the autism spectrum and their families through education, advocacy, and support. Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative says it empowers youth and families through community engagement, trauma-informed education, and social and behavioral health services. Nebraska Transition College says it empowers people with autism and other disabilities to learn, work, and live in their communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $180,000 through 18 grants. Each grant was $10,000. Recipients included Autism Action Partnership, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands, CenterPointe, and Nebraska Diaper Bank, each receiving $10,000. The filing lists purposes including autism training and consultation, community-based mentoring, basic-needs support, and general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Hamilton as treasurer and director; Brian Kanter as director and president; Nathan Lore as director; Sam Manzitto Sr as vice president; and Tiffany Schnittker as secretary.
The Further Foundation is led by Brian Kanter, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Kanter
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Hamilton
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nathan Lore
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sam Manzitto Sr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tiffany Schnittker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Further Foundation
How much does The Further Foundation give each year?
The Further Foundation gave $180K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 9 grants.
What is The Further Foundation's typical grant size?
The Further Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Further Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Further Foundation give grants?
The Further Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (11 grants) and Lincoln, NE (5 grants).
Does The Further Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Further Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Further Foundation's largest grantees?
The Further Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Autism Action Partnership ($10,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands ($10,000) and Centerpointe Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Further Foundation?
The Further Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Further Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Further Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2023 filing 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 Further Foundation's EIN?
The Further Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0772447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Further 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Further Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-further-foundation-morg_b1bb5cef3e5d45958107ecb9638e8da6
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