Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $92K.
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable at a glance
In short: Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable gave $60K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,571
- -54.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,133,581
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Lincoln ($15K). Together the top 7 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2024) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Visionary Youth Lincoln, NE | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $10,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank Omaha, NE | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $10,000 |
| I've Got A Name Lincoln, NE | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Nebraska State Stroke Association Lincoln, NE | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Heartland Cancer Foundation Lincoln, NE | To assist in the functions and programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,133,581 | $112,054 | $88,561 | $60,000 | 7 | $67,616 | $91,727 | $71,968 |
| 2024 | $1,110,088 | $58,037 | $83,041 | $57,000 | 3 | $64,062 | $40,015 | $67,367 |
| 2023 | $1,135,092 | $51,964 | $94,994 | $67,000 | 3 | $74,703 | $33,280 | $64,795 |
| 2022 | $1,178,122 | $161,124 | $87,384 | $60,000 | 3 | $67,628 | $141,596 | $74,032 |
| 2021 | $1,104,382 | $44,480 | $87,043 | $60,000 | 3 | — | $25,903 | $69,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable is led by Robert Muller, President-As Needed on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Muller
President-As Needed
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Carol Burnley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Marissa Wanamaker
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathryn Wittmann (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Larry Mitchell (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Robert Muller (President-As Needed). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable
How much does Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable give each year?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable gave $60K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 3 grants.
What is Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's typical grant size?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable give grants?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable gives mostly in Nebraska: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (5 grants).
Does Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in the Functions and Programs of the Organization." (7 grants).
Who are Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's largest grantees?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of Lincoln ($15,000), Visionary Youth ($10,000) and United Way of North Carolina ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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 Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's EIN?
Theresa Farnsworth Wittmann Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1521585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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