Great Plains Theatre Commons
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Great Plains Theatre Commons?
Great Plains Theatre Commons is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund ($350K), Weitz Family Foundation ($330K), The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Great Plains Theatre Commons between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | $350,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | $330,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | $240,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Sherwood Foundation | $115,000 | 5 | 2022–2025 |
| Nebraska Humanities Council | $41,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Sunny Durham Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Leon J Millard | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $348K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $151K.
What grants has Great Plains Theatre Commons received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Humanities Council | HUMANITIES PROG | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Leon J Millard | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | SUPPORT PERFORMING ARTISTS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sunny Durham Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Humanities Council | OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | SUPPORT PERFORMING ARTISTS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | SUPPORT PERFORMING ARTISTS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $80,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | ArtStock 2021: To provide ArtStock 21/22 general operating support. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Humanities Council | REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | SUPPORT CREATION & SHARING OF DIVERSE NEW STORIES | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Nebraska Humanities Council | Regrants | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Mutual of Omaha Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Arts, Culture, Humanities | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Great Plains Theatre Commons?
Great Plains Theatre Commons is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund ($350K), Weitz Family Foundation ($330K), The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Great Plains Theatre Commons between 2020–2025.
Who is Great Plains Theatre Commons's largest funder?
Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund is the largest recorded funder of Great Plains Theatre Commons, with $350K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Great Plains Theatre Commons received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Great Plains Theatre Commons across 31 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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