The Landen Foundation
The Landen Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. In its 2025 filing, it reported 28 grants totaling $92,000, all to recipients in Nebraska. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Landen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Landen Foundation gave $92K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Nebraska. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,286
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,336,815
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 28, 2025)
- 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 Landen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 South 101St Street, Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 344-7300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Landen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska. Listed recipients include organizations in Omaha and Boys Town, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Landen Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 28 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2019) to $105K (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Police Foundation Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| One World Community Health Center Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Harmony Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northstar Omaha, NE | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Munroe-Meyer Institute Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Avenue Scholars Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,336,815 | $123,243 | $112,530 | $92,000 | 28 | $92,000 | $99,716 | $95,394 |
| 2024 | $1,326,102 | $68,475 | $111,343 | $90,500 | 28 | $90,500 | $46,420 | $94,486 |
| 2023 | $1,380,772 | $50,675 | $111,245 | $92,500 | 30 | $92,500 | $50,400 | $85,325 |
| 2022 | $1,426,072 | $119,274 | $113,754 | $92,000 | 29 | $92,000 | $96,395 | $90,163 |
| 2021 | $1,420,552 | $320,044 | $127,281 | $105,000 | 31 | $105,000 | $297,188 | $100,207 |
| 2020 | $1,227,789 | $209,996 | $107,668 | $92,500 | 30 | — | $194,028 | $82,767 |
| 2019 | $1,125,461 | $86,379 | $95,512 | $81,500 | 27 | — | $71,542 | $76,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 went to charitable organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, Project Harmony describes its mission as protecting and supporting children and working to end child abuse and neglect. Avenue Scholars says it supports students of talent and need from high school through community college or entry into the workforce. The Omaha Conservatory of Music describes itself as building a diverse musical community through education and performance, while the Omaha Community Playhouse describes its work as live theatre, community involvement, and arts education.
Other 2025 recipients include the University of Nebraska Foundation, which says it grows relationships and resources to help the university change and save lives; Open Door Mission, which describes its work as meeting the needs of individuals and families and addressing homelessness and poverty; and Special Olympics Nebraska, which provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $92,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed grant was $10,000 to the Salvation Army in Omaha. Other grants included $5,000 each to Children Hospital Foundation, Omaha Police Foundation, One World Community Health Center, and Project Harmony; $4,000 to Northstar; and $3,500 each to Girls Inc of Omaha and Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C L Landen as president, James E Landen as secretary, Shirley Huerter as treasurer, and Mary Brendis as director.
The Landen Foundation is led by C. L. Landen, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. L. Landen
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Brendis
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James E. Landen
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shirley Huerter
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 The Landen Foundation
How much does The Landen Foundation give each year?
The Landen Foundation gave $92K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 28 grants.
What is The Landen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Landen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,286, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Landen Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Landen Foundation give grants?
The Landen 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 (26 grants).
Does The Landen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Landen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are The Landen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Landen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($10,000), Children Hospital Foundation ($5,000) and Omaha Police Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Landen Foundation?
The Landen Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Landen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, Project Harmony describes its mission as protecting and supporting children and working to end child abuse and neglect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Landen Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Landen Foundation's EIN?
The Landen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6025735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Landen 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 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Landen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-landen-foundation-morg_c07e2a82693541eea60a97094be4c313
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