Wegivefoundation
Wegivefoundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $728K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $4K.
Wegivefoundation at a glance
In short: Wegivefoundation gave $255K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $63,750
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $728,072
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wegivefoundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nebraska Family Alliance ($50K). Together the top 3 received $105K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wegivefoundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $150,000 |
| Nebraska Family Alliance Lincoln, NE | To support the mission of Nebraska Family Alliance. | $50,000 |
| AWOH Foundation Inc Omaha, NE | To support the mission of America's Wall of Honor. | $30,000 |
| Patriotic Productions Omaha, NE | To support the mission of Patriotic Productions. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $728,072 | $1,004,263 | $276,191 | $255,000 | 4 | $255,000 | $4,263 | $14,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wegivefoundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wegivefoundation is led by Stacy Ryan, President, Secretary & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacy Ryan
President, Secretary & Director
President Secretary Director → President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Focht
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President Treasurer Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Coffey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Coffey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Coffey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Wegivefoundation
How much does Wegivefoundation give each year?
Wegivefoundation gave $255K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wegivefoundation's typical grant size?
Wegivefoundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $63,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wegivefoundation give grants?
Wegivefoundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Wegivefoundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Wegivefoundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Wegivefoundation?
Wegivefoundation reported $728K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wegivefoundation?
Wegivefoundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $728K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wegivefoundation's EIN?
Wegivefoundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0392461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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