The Laurine Volkmer Foundation
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $92K.
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Laurine Volkmer Foundation gave $92K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $37,893
- -70.9% 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 September 2026.
Who The Laurine Volkmer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Social Services ($24K). Together the top 6 received $92K.
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 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Laurine Volkmer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2019) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Social Services Auburn, NE | $12,000 to support general programs of the organization; $12,000 to support programs in the auburn Nebraska area | $24,000 |
| Lourdes Central Catholic High School Nebraska City, NE | To Support General Programs of the Organization | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church Nebraska City, NE | To Support General Programs of the Organization | $12,000 |
| St Benedict's Catholic Church Nebraska City, NE | To Support General Programs of the Organization | $12,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church Nebraska City, NE | To Support General Programs of the Organization | $12,000 |
| St Bernard's Catholic Church Nebraska City, NE | To Support General Programs of the Organization | $12,000 |
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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 | $37,893 | $425 | $92,900 | $92,000 | 6 | $92,450 | — | $7,375 |
| 2024 | $130,368 | $1,178 | $92,835 | $92,000 | 6 | $92,418 | $761 | $11,609 |
| 2023 | $222,025 | $1,450 | $92,775 | $92,000 | 6 | $92,388 | $1,063 | $15,985 |
| 2022 | $313,350 | $714 | $92,715 | $92,000 | 6 | $92,358 | $357 | $20,730 |
| 2021 | $405,351 | $283 | $92,800 | $92,000 | 6 | $92,350 | — | $25,173 |
| 2020 | $497,868 | $444 | $92,685 | $92,000 | 6 | — | $101 | $29,240 |
| 2019 | $590,109 | $2,071 | $92,670 | $92,000 | 6 | — | $1,736 | $33,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laurine Volkmer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation is led by Gary G. Volkmer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary G. Volkmer
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathileen E. Camby
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee M. Volkmer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 Laurine Volkmer Foundation
How much does The Laurine Volkmer Foundation give each year?
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation gave $92K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 6 grants.
What is The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $15,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Laurine Volkmer Foundation give grants?
The Laurine Volkmer 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 Nebraska City, NE (5 grants).
Does The Laurine Volkmer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Social Services ($24,000), Lourdes Central Catholic High School ($20,000) and St Mary's Catholic Church ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Laurine Volkmer Foundation?
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's EIN?
The Laurine Volkmer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0833156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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