The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation is a private foundation established in 2022 and based in Omaha, Nebraska. The foundation was created to honor the late Gloria and Roy Dinsdale, with Roy having served as executive chairman of Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc. and founder of Pinnacle Bank. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is supported by the Roy G Dinsdale Estate.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
-9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+86.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
-98.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.7M
+11302.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation seeks to improve lives by providing food, shelter, clothing, and support for daily living, in addition to providing support for the arts and education.
The foundation's focus areas include:
- Veterans and First Responders: Support for the needs of veterans, first responders, and their families
- Arts: Increasing access to the arts, enriching lives, and contributing to the creation of vibrant communities
- Education: Enhancing educational opportunities and access for children and adults to local educational facilities, specifically in the areas of early childhood education, child care, and junior education
The family prefers to support local needs, including organizations, programs, and initiatives in rural communities that impact the local economy when possible.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants through two primary programs:
Grant Range
$1,000
Average Grant
$1,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple states, with a primary focus on:
- Nebraska (including Omaha, Lincoln, Benkelman, and Wauneta)
- Colorado (including Denver and Cody)
- Wyoming
The foundation serves communities where Pinnacle Bank, Bank of Colorado, and other Dinsdale companies operate.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $16,352,159
- Annual Giving: $2,696,810
- Total Revenue: $369,249
- Total Expenses: $2,753,357
- Net Investment Income: $193,521
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $18,120,660
- Annual Giving: $1,465,978
- Total Revenue: $247,195
- Total Expenses: $1,513,087
The foundation has a giving rate of approximately 7.8% and maintains zero liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,352,159 | $18,120,660 | $19,386,552 |
| Revenue | $369,249 | $247,195 | $19,386,652 |
| Expenses | $2,753,357 | $1,513,087 | $100 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,696,810 | $1,465,978 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $193,521 | $205,586 | $97,193 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,191,656 | $1,016,872 | $468,091 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Board of Directors is composed of Roy and Gloria's three children:
- Jane Dinsdale Rogers – President/Director
- Chris Dinsdale – Secretary/Director
- Sid Dinsdale – Treasurer/Director
All three board members dedicate approximately 1 hour per week to the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Dinsdale family has supported the establishment of the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus library through private gifts, demonstrating the family's commitment to educational initiatives in the region.
Pinnacle Bank chairman Roy Dinsdale drove the state visiting company's branchesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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