The Rebensdorf Family Foundation
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2026 filing reports 71 grants totaling $228,500, primarily to Nebraska organizations, including organizations working in education, food assistance, homelessness services, health, and religious and community services.
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rebensdorf Family Foundation gave $229K across 71 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Nebraska. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $228,500
- +16.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 71
- +6.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,218
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,541,392
- -1.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (8 of 70, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rebensdorf Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14164 Seward St, Omaha, NE 68154-3872
Phone: (402) 498-8412
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rebensdorf Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 353 grants of 353 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Nebraska organizations received 76% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Tennessee (4%), New York (3%), Illinois (3%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rebensdorf Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 70 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2021) to $229K (2026). In 2026 it made 71 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | To provide benefits through private financial support from individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations to the university of Nebraska and its four campuses. | $15,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Omaha, NE | To provide inspiring and prayerful worship, quality, lifelong religious education for everyone, and loving service to those in need. | $11,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha Omaha, NE | To provide partial tuition k-8 scholarships to qualifying low income families so they can access the private or parochial education of their choice. | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland Omaha, NE | To provide emergency and supplemental food to 93 counties in Nebraska and western Iowa. | $9,500 |
| Open Door Mission Omaha, NE | To provide basic needs and christian life changing programs for the homeless and needy. | $9,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To find cures and means of prevention for childhood catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Omaha Omaha, NE | To provide technical and financial assistance in a variety of community-based programs and work through the army's worldwide network of personnel and facilities in 105 countries. | $8,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center Omaha, NE | To provide basic human needs services, clothing, and food to the north omaha community. | $7,000 |
| Marian High School Omaha, NE | To commit all its resources to the college preparatory education of young women, teaching them to be leaders and lifelong learners in a society where their talents and faith will give hope to the world. | $7,000 |
| World Herald Goodfellows Charities Omaha, NE | To provide direct assistance to needy families in the midlands. | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,541,392 | $169,300 | $239,462 | $228,500 | 71 | $232,800 | $167,931 | $263,569 |
| 2025 | $3,611,554 | $238,489 | $202,949 | $196,500 | 67 | $200,750 | $236,931 | $234,653 |
| 2024 | $3,576,014 | $38,841 | $209,272 | $202,500 | 72 | $206,700 | $103,654 | $213,381 |
| 2023 | $3,746,445 | $156,044 | $230,117 | $224,400 | 73 | $227,700 | $154,609 | $197,143 |
| 2022 | $3,820,518 | $216,171 | $210,838 | $197,040 | 70 | $200,665 | $214,516 | $223,931 |
| 2021 | $3,815,185 | $358,728 | $187,806 | $147,150 | 69 | — | $346,623 | $208,034 |
| 2020 | $3,641,263 | $2,263,676 | $192,557 | $188,500 | 62 | — | $2,251,780 | $145,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rebensdorf Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as contributing to harmonious family relationships, strengthening positive values in family life, and promoting healthy development and social functioning among family members.
Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, the University of Nebraska Foundation says it grows relationships and resources to enable the University of Nebraska to change and save lives. The Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha says it opens educational opportunities for qualifying families seeking private or parochial elementary schooling. Food Bank for the Heartland describes its mission as eliminating hunger in the Heartland by ensuring access to healthy foods through community partnerships. Open Door Mission says it meets the needs of individuals and families while inspiring hope for lasting change related to homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $228,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $15,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, $11,000 to St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, $10,000 to the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha, $9,500 to Food Bank for the Heartland, and $9,000 to Open Door Mission. Other grants included $8,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Salvation Army Omaha, and $7,000 each to Heart Ministry Center, Marian High School, and World Herald Goodfellows Charities.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John H. Rebensdorf as president and treasurer and director, Margaret J. Rebensdorf as secretary and director, and Dennis J. Duffy as director.
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation is led by John H. Rebensdorf, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John H. Rebensdorf
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis J. Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret J. Rebensdorf
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Rebensdorf Family Foundation
How much does The Rebensdorf Family Foundation give each year?
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation gave $229K across 71 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $197K across 67 grants.
What is The Rebensdorf Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,218, across 71 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rebensdorf Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Rebensdorf Family Foundation give grants?
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (38 grants), Lincoln, NE (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Rebensdorf Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Rebensdorf Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rebensdorf Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($15,000), St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church ($11,000) and Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Rebensdorf Family Foundation?
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (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 Rebensdorf Family Foundation fund?
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as contributing to harmonious family relationships, strengthening positive values in family life, and promoting healthy development and social functioning among family members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rebensdorf Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Rebensdorf Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rebensdorf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8090503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Rebensdorf Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Rebensdorf Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rebensdorf-family-foundation-morg_eb979d9a450440e69f789ea01a08d943
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