Winton-Bickel Foundation
Winton-Bickel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $235K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $17K.
Winton-Bickel Foundation at a glance
In short: Winton-Bickel Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,667
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $235,286
- -9.5% 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 Winton-Bickel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska City Ne Police Dept ($20K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Winton-Bickel Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 273% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska City Ne Police Dept Nebraska City, NE | K9 UNIT | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society Omaha, NE | Forever Home Program | $10,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation Omaha, NE | Facility Dog Program | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,286 | $20,465 | $38,796 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,000 | $16,669 | $12,809 |
| 2024 | $260,117 | $14,569 | $23,445 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $11,124 | — |
| 2023 | $268,993 | $5,565 | $25,054 | $19,500 | 2 | — | $1,899 | — |
| 2022 | $288,482 | $10,471 | $21,220 | $18,000 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $363,649 | $21,235 | $19,077 | $16,400 | 3 | $16,400 | $21,235 | $17,615 |
| 2020 | $312,776 | — | $16,900 | $16,000 | 1 | — | $4,102 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winton-Bickel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Winton-Bickel Foundation is led by Mary Ann Strider, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Strider
President & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$300 (2020) → $800 (2025)
Robert Thilgen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$800 (2023) → $800 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fred Strider (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Roberta Gigstad (2020–2023) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $800, to Mary Ann Strider (President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Winton-Bickel Foundation
How much does Winton-Bickel Foundation give each year?
Winton-Bickel Foundation gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is Winton-Bickel Foundation's typical grant size?
Winton-Bickel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Winton-Bickel Foundation give grants?
Winton-Bickel Foundation 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 Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Winton-Bickel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Winton-Bickel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Winton-Bickel Foundation?
Winton-Bickel Foundation reported $235K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Winton-Bickel Foundation's EIN?
Winton-Bickel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0824689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 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 September 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Winton-Bickel Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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