William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn
The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes by supporting the Omaha Community Foundation.
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn at a glance
In short: William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn gave $113K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,000
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,833
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,192,600
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duchesne Academy ($50K). Together the top 6 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duchesne Academy Omaha, NE | Educational Institution | $50,000 |
| Creighton Prep School Omaha, NE | Educational Institution | $15,000 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Educational Institution | $15,000 |
| Marian High School Omaha, NE | Educational Institution | $15,000 |
| Cues Omaha, NE | Educational Institution | $10,000 |
| Madonna School & Comm Bsd Svc Omaha, NE | Educational Institution | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,192,600 | $202,231 | $196,672 | $113,000 | 6 | $202,231 |
| 2023 | $3,880,173 | $187,621 | $186,389 | $125,000 | 6 | $187,621 |
| 2022 | $3,482,285 | $156,693 | $192,357 | $125,000 | 6 | $156,693 |
| 2021 | $4,313,994 | $267,058 | $106,776 | $40,000 | 3 | $267,058 |
| 2020 | $3,851,886 | $205,377 | $43,465 | — | — | $205,377 |
About William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn
Based on IRS filings
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $202K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn is led by Kelli Draper, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelli Draper
President & Treasurer
President & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Boulay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Darling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Cavey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Denney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Fitzgerald
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Fitzgerald (2020–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Leighton (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn
How much does William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn give each year?
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn gave $113K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 6 grants.
What is William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's typical grant size?
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn give grants?
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (6 grants).
Does William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Institution" (6 grants).
Who are William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's largest grantees?
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Duchesne Academy ($50,000), Creighton Prep School ($15,000) and Creighton University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn?
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202K.
What is William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's EIN?
William & Barbara Fitzgerald Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3654756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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