Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Grand Island, Nebraska. In 2025, it made grants to organizations in Nebraska, including support for operating costs, youth, and community projects.
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc gave $141K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,190
- +57.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,688
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,139,228
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Jack Henry and submit a written application with appropriate documentation. Grants are restricted to tax-exempt organizations as defined in IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Jack Henry
Mailing address: 4100 Husker Hwy, Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: (308) 383-1425
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Epic Discovery Center ($85K). Together the top 9 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 43 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska. The listed grants were to organizations in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2024) to $153K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Discovery Center Grand Island, NE | Operating Support | $85,000 |
| Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grand Island, NE | Purchase Statue for Airport | $11,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Grand Island Grand Island, NE | Support of Youth | $10,000 |
| Go Big Give Grand Island, NE | Fundraising Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program Grand Island, NE | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Project Hunger Inc Grand Island, NE | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Grand Island Grand Island, NE | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions Foundation Grand Island, NE | Operating Support | $3,750 |
| Hall County Leadership Unlimited Inc Grand Island, NE | Operating Support | $1,440 |
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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 | $2,139,228 | $159,751 | $172,989 | $141,190 | 9 | $141,190 | $70,199 | $138,154 |
| 2024 | $2,156,070 | $91,315 | $118,123 | $89,670 | 8 | $89,670 | $74,296 | $126,502 |
| 2023 | $2,183,456 | $59,107 | $182,163 | $152,615 | 7 | $152,615 | $39,512 | $123,639 |
| 2022 | $2,268,524 | $142,482 | $181,980 | $140,650 | 10 | $140,650 | $86,072 | $121,205 |
| 2021 | $2,191,139 | $45,138 | $159,556 | $132,035 | 9 | — | $46,680 | $116,969 |
| 2020 | $2,254,029 | $57,463 | $150,538 | $125,035 | 11 | — | $37,236 | $115,113 |
| 2019 | $2,317,871 | $113,971 | $133,218 | $104,000 | 7 | — | $26,568 | $119,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Greater Grand Island Community describes its mission as “empowering people to turn their passion into purpose by creating legacies that strengthen the future of the communities we serve.” Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its mission as creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Central Nebraska Council on describes its work as fostering healthy lifestyles, preventing addictions, sharing resources, and supporting recovery. Hall County Leadership Unlimited says it identifies and prepares community leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $141,190. Grants ranged from $1,440 to $85,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $85,000 to Epic Discovery Center for operating support. Other awards included $11,000 to Greater Grand Island Community to purchase a statue for the airport; $10,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of, Go Big Give, and Teammates Mentoring Program; and $5,000 each to Project Hunger Inc and YMCA of Grand Island.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack Henry as director and vice president, Marilyn Eihusen as director and president, and Jill Fargo as director and secretary.
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc is led by Marilyn Eihusen, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Eihusen
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jack Henry
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jill Fargo
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc
How much does Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc give each year?
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc gave $141K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 8 grants.
What is Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,688, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc give grants?
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (9 grants).
Does Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Epic Discovery Center ($85,000), Greater Grand Island Community Foundation ($11,000) and Big Brothersbig Sisters of Grand Island ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc?
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Virgil Eihusen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3661287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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