The Weller Foundation Inc
The Weller Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Atkinson, Nebraska. It provides scholarship assistance to eligible students attending approved community colleges and other educational institutions.
The Weller Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,523,034
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $350,825
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $38,941
- +184.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $293,279
- +42.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Weller Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 636, Atkinson, NE 68713
Phone: (402) 925-2803
Website: https://wellerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 255 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated eligibility area includes the Nebraska counties of Holt, Boyd, Brown, Rock, Keya Paha, and Garfield, and Gregory County, South Dakota, for graduates of South Central High. Applicants must meet the foundation’s residency and school-district requirements.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Weller Foundation Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out 28% 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 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $112K (2023). In 2023 it made 63 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $99,300 |
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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 | $2,523,034 | $350,825 | $293,279 | — | — | — | $38,941 | — |
| 2024 | $2,465,488 | $304,362 | $205,713 | — | — | — | $13,709 | — |
| 2023 | $2,366,839 | $407,399 | $265,031 | $112,300 | 63 | $159,735 | $303,557 | $569,034 |
| 2022 | $2,221,835 | $386,385 | $280,930 | $109,600 | 82 | $155,032 | $264,245 | $523,876 |
| 2021 | $2,114,230 | $364,858 | $316,290 | $110,199 | 110 | — | $213,588 | $515,560 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to administer funds for educational and charitable purposes, specifically by providing scholarships to young people attending accredited postsecondary institutions. Scholarships are paid directly to colleges on behalf of students and coordinated with college financial aid offices. Awards are approved by the Weller Foundation Board and the Northeast Foundation Board under the scholarship guidelines.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 63 grants totaling $112,300 in 2023. The IRS filing data lists zero grants for both 2024 and 2025.
Applicants must meet the foundation’s residency and school-district requirements, be U.S. citizens, and not have received a bachelor’s degree. Eligible applicants must have graduated from an approved district in Holt, Boyd, Brown, Rock, Keya Paha, or Garfield County in Nebraska, or from South Central High in Gregory County, South Dakota. Home-schooled applicants in those counties may be considered. Applicants must be current residents of the seven-county area, with exceptions for those who left for full-time college or military service.
Students apply through a scholarship application after creating a profile. They must reapply annually. Awards are disbursed at the beginning of each semester, subject to continued eligibility; recipients generally may receive no more than two annual awards, except those in approved nursing programs. To continue receiving an award, students must pass at least 12 credit hours per quarter or semester and maintain a cumulative C or 2.0 GPA to receive the second half of a grant or apply for a second grant. Approved institutions listed by the foundation include Northeast Community College, Central Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Kyle Asher — President
- Clark Gotschall — Director
- Dr. Robert Randall — Director
- Bryan Rentschler — Secretary TR
- Shirley Rossman — Director
- Barb Shane — Vice Preside
The Weller Foundation Inc is led by Kyle Asher, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Asher
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clark Gotschall
Director
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary Tr, 2023
Secretary Tr → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Randall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Rossman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Shane
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Rentschler
Secretary Tr
President → Secretary Tr, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Weller Foundation Inc
How large is The Weller Foundation Inc?
The Weller Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $351K.
What does The Weller Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to administer funds for educational and charitable purposes, specifically by providing scholarships to young people attending accredited postsecondary institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weller Foundation Inc?
The Weller Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wellerfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Weller Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation’s stated eligibility area includes the Nebraska counties of Holt, Boyd, Brown, Rock, Keya Paha, and Garfield, and Gregory County, South Dakota, for graduates of South Central High. Applicants must meet the foundation’s residency and school-district requirements.
What is The Weller Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Weller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0611350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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