The Omnium Foundation
The Omnium Foundation is a private foundation, based in Elkhorn, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $174K.
The Omnium Foundation at a glance
In short: The Omnium Foundation gave $85K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,625
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,831,434
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Omnium Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Denver ($50K). Together the top 8 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 30 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Omnium Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $96K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| Ear Community Broomfield, CO | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland Omaha, NE | General Charitable Support | $3,750 |
| Liftup of Routt County Steamboat Springs, CO | General Charitable Support | $3,750 |
| Global Giving Foundationgreater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Cheneral Charitable Support | $3,750 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Charlotte, NC | General Charitable Support | $3,750 |
| Better Tomorrow Aka Queer Future Steamboat Springs, CO | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Better Tomorrow Aka Yampa Valley Pride Steamboat Springs, CO | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,831,434 | $288,235 | $119,461 | $85,000 | 8 | $85,000 | $174,110 | $96,842 |
| 2023 | $1,661,697 | $267,800 | $100,233 | $88,000 | 8 | $88,000 | $257,190 | $84,425 |
| 2022 | $1,494,130 | $134,908 | $58,374 | $47,608 | 4 | $47,608 | $125,407 | $87,989 |
| 2021 | $1,417,596 | $175,827 | $108,258 | $96,333 | 4 | $96,333 | $133,852 | $95,479 |
| 2020 | $1,350,027 | $38,158 | $108,360 | $91,000 | 6 | — | $3,179 | $79,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Omnium Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Omnium Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chloe Wilwerding
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Wilwerding
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elaine Wilwerding
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Faith Wilwerding
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Wilwerding
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Omnium Foundation
How much does The Omnium Foundation give each year?
The Omnium Foundation gave $85K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 8 grants.
What is The Omnium Foundation's typical grant size?
The Omnium Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $10,625, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Omnium Foundation give grants?
The Omnium Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Steamboat Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does The Omnium Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Omnium Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Omnium Foundation's largest grantees?
The Omnium Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Denver ($50,000), Ear Community ($15,000) and Food Bank for the Heartland ($3,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Omnium Foundation?
The Omnium Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 is The Omnium Foundation's EIN?
The Omnium Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3384524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 10, 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 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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