Tri-County Educational Foundation
Scholarships for students and to improve student education at tri-county public schools
Tri-County Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Tri-County Educational Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,154
- +58.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,154
- +58.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,154
- Total assets
- $955,512
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tri-County Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tri County Public School District ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Tri-County Educational Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $24K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri County Public School District Dewitt, NE | School Support | $23,154 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $955,512 | $145,413 | $68,158 | $23,154 | 1 | $55,432 |
| 2023 | $821,138 | $97,309 | $52,475 | $14,615 | 1 | $32,111 |
| 2022 | $698,725 | $109,464 | $67,561 | $21,708 | 1 | $44,719 |
| 2021 | $772,019 | $208,753 | $58,974 | $23,915 | 1 | $52,238 |
| 2020 | $598,984 | $60,033 | $39,011 | $8,751 | 1 | $16,199 |
About Tri-County Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Tri-County Educational Foundation is a public charity, based in Dewitt, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $956K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $55K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tri-County Educational Foundation is led by Kyle Spilker, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Spilker
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Wollenburg
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shauna Van Winkle
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Weise
School Board
Secretary → School Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Spahr
Treasurer
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Esau
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shana Ensz
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Rottinghaus
Superintende
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Amber Koch (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Emily Pohlmann (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Franzen (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Holtmeier (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Randy Schlueter (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Reynolds (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tri-County Educational Foundation
How much does Tri-County Educational Foundation give each year?
Tri-County Educational Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Tri-County Educational Foundation?
Tri-County Educational Foundation reported $956K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $145K.
Where does Tri-County Educational Foundation operate?
Tri-County Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Tri-County Educational Foundation's EIN?
Tri-County Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4137912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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