Wittmaack Charitable Foundation
Wittmaack Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gretna, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
Wittmaack Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wittmaack Charitable Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,836
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,836
- Median grant
- $8,836
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Wittmaack Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lincoln Community Foundation ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Wittmaack Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2026 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
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $9K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | Wittmaack To Infinity and Beyond Fund | $8,836 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $149 | $9,336 | $8,836 | 1 | $9,086 | — | $205 |
| 2025 | $9,187 | $6,569 | $13,400 | — | — | $7,352 | — | $672 |
| 2024 | $16,018 | $1,048 | $3,100 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,550 | $498 | $877 |
| 2022 | $17,310 | $747 | $1,066 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | $747 | — |
| 2021 | $17,629 | $417 | $1,223 | — | — | — | $417 | $974 |
| 2020 | $18,435 | $3,955 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 1 | — | $3,005 | $965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wittmaack Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wittmaack Charitable Foundation is led by Vicky L Wittmaack, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Vicky L Wittmaack
President
V.p. & Secretary → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
$550 (2024) → $0 (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melvyn A Wittmaack (2020–2025) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $550, to Melvyn A Wittmaack (President/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wittmaack Charitable Foundation
How much does Wittmaack Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wittmaack Charitable Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wittmaack Charitable Foundation operate?
Wittmaack Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska.
How much is Wittmaack Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Wittmaack Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wittmaack Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wittmaack Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0810919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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