The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports a grant of $5,029,526 to the Omaha Community Foundation for grantmaking.
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.0M), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,029,526
- +86.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,029,526
- +86.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,029,526
- Total assets
- $49,767,105
- +204.3% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 S 101St St Ste 320, Omaha, NE 68124
Phone: (402) 636-8301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
Who The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Omaha Community Foundation ($5.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 63 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to a recipient in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 266% of 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2023) to $5.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | Grantmaking | $5,029,526 |
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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 | $49,767,105 | $41,560,816 | $5,111,870 | $5,029,526 | 1 | $5,034,036 | $1,938,445 | $1,894,222 |
| 2024 | $16,352,159 | $369,249 | $2,753,357 | $2,692,962 | 1 | $2,696,810 | $193,521 | $1,191,656 |
| 2023 | $18,120,660 | $247,195 | $1,513,087 | $1,440,600 | 61 | $1,465,978 | $205,586 | $1,016,872 |
| 2022 | $19,386,552 | $19,386,652 | $100 | — | — | — | $97,193 | $468,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission or specific focus areas. The Omaha Community Foundation, which received the foundation’s 2025 grant, describes its own mission as serving the community by cultivating generosity and strengthening nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $5,029,526. Its sole listed recipient was the Omaha Community Foundation, for grantmaking. The foundation reported one grant totaling $2,692,962 in 2024 and 61 grants totaling $1,440,600 in 2023.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2025 filing directs readers to Exhibit 1 for contact information, application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Dinsdale as President and Director, Chris Dinsdale as Secretary and Director, and Sid Dinsdale as Treasurer and Director.
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation is led by Jane Dinsdale, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Dinsdale
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dinsdale
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sid Dinsdale
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
How much does The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation give each year?
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.7M across 1 grant.
How large is The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation?
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation reported $49.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission or specific focus areas. The Omaha Community Foundation, which received the foundation’s 2025 grant, describes its own mission as serving the community by cultivating generosity and strengthening nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation?
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to a recipient in Nebraska.
What is The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation's EIN?
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2836823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 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 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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