Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K.
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word at a glance
In short: Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word gave $4K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,080
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,360
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,080
- Total assets
- $7,212
- -9.1% 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 September 2026.
Who Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Masonic Eastern Star Home ($2K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $6K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Eastern Star Home Fremont, NE | Donation | $2,000 |
| Tangier Shrine Omaha, NE | Donation | $1,080 |
| Nebraska Masonic Home Plattsmouth, NE | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,212 | $5,285 | $6,009 | $4,080 | 3 | $4,080 |
| 2024 | $7,936 | $6,211 | $7,345 | $6,220 | 6 | $6,220 |
| 2023 | $9,070 | $6,995 | $1,750 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | $3,825 | $6,062 | $5,554 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $3,317 | $3,780 | $2,450 | $2,400 | 6 | $2,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word is led by Eric Johnson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Johnson
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Billy Frank
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Parkinson
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Johnny Barber
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Richard Tony Dutcher
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bill Nissen
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tony Dutcher (2021–2023) — Sergeant at
- Former: Rk Patrick (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tony Hebert (2023) — Guardian
- Former: Ward Reesman (2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word
How much does Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word give each year?
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word gave $4K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word's typical grant size?
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word's median grant in 2025 was $1,080, and its average grant was $1,360, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word give grants?
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word?
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What is Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word?
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word's EIN?
Widow Sons MRA-Keepers of the Word's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0502347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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