University Village Development Corporation of Kearney
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney (UVDCK) is focused on improvement, development, and operation of underutilized land near the University of Nebraska - Kearney (UNK) campus to unite the university and community into one integrated experience.
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney at a glance
In short: University Village Development Corporation of Kearney gave $87K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,526
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $86,526
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $86,526
- Total assets
- $10,398,306
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University Village Development Corporation of Kearney funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Board of Regents ($87K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2025) to $328K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Board of Regents Lincoln, NE | Program Support | $86,526 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,398,306 | $511,867 | $138,685 | $86,526 | 1 | $6,388 |
| 2024 | $9,587,055 | $680,021 | $549,440 | $262,000 | 1 | $3,112 |
| 2023 | $9,546,641 | $462,985 | $653,011 | $327,500 | 1 | $338 |
| 2022 | $1,527,482 | $284,115 | $236,854 | — | — | $46 |
About University Village Development Corporation of Kearney
Based on IRS filings
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kearney, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $87K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney is led by Michael Christen, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Christen
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
19 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed Miller
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Kristensen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Goeke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Wedige
Project Manager
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Cochran
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Watts
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/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 University Village Development Corporation of Kearney
How much does University Village Development Corporation of Kearney give each year?
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney gave $87K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $262K across 1 grant.
How large is University Village Development Corporation of Kearney?
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $512K.
What is University Village Development Corporation of Kearney?
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kearney, NE. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University Village Development Corporation of Kearney operate?
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is University Village Development Corporation of Kearney's EIN?
University Village Development Corporation of Kearney's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2247815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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