We Care Endowment
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We Care Endowment at a glance
In short: We Care Endowment gave $547K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $547K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $546,515
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $546,515
- Median grant
- $546,515
- Total assets
- $2,963
- -99.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who We Care Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bryan Cancer Center ($547K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $547K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cancer Center Lincoln, NE | — | $546,515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,963 | $78,139 | $555,413 | $546,515 | 1 | $36,861 |
| 2022 | $480,237 | $75,447 | $123,400 | — | — | $87 |
| 2021 | $528,190 | $102,424 | $36,449 | — | — | $54,072 |
| 2020 | $462,214 | $119,083 | $29,618 | — | — | — |
About We Care Endowment
Based on IRS filings
We Care Endowment is a public charity, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $547K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Care Endowment is led by Brenda Zitek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brenda Zitek
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angie Troske
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Damian Shotkoski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jake Thiesen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jaydon McDonald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Major
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Huismann
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacia Thiesen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 We Care Endowment
How much does We Care Endowment give each year?
We Care Endowment gave $547K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is We Care Endowment?
We Care Endowment reported $3K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78K.
Where does We Care Endowment operate?
We Care Endowment has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is We Care Endowment's EIN?
We Care Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3563641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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