Karl H And Wealtha H Nelson | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3879767

Foundation Overview

Based in Omaha, NE, Karl H And Wealtha H Nelson has awarded 203 grants totaling $2,219,025 to organizations in Nebraska. Individual grants range from $625 to $100,000, with a median award of $8,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,219,025
Total Assets
$4,004,040
Median Grant (all grants)
$8,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-37% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

10 of 21 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Nebraska

100% of all grants are concentrated in Nebraska, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Nebraska City (69%), Lincoln (19%), Peru (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+34%

Moderate 34% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (75%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Karl H And Wealtha H Nelson's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Growing Great Kids In Southeast Nebraska Program 2024
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation Inc $3,000 Nebraska City, NE, US High Ability Learner Program 2024
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation Inc $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Band Instrurments 2024
Nebraska Children And Families Foundation $10,000 Lincoln, NE, US Camp Catch Up At Camp Catron 2024
Nebraska City Historical Society $24,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2024
Nebraska City High School Alumni Foundation $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarships 2024
Nebraska City High School Alumni Foundation $1,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2024
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $12,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Educational Programming 2024
Civil War Veterans Museum $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Restoration Of Banners 2024
Nebraska City Fine Arts Committee $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Missoula Children's Theater 2024
Nebraska City Fast Pitch Softball $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Press Box Improvements 2024
City Of Nebraska City $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Wildwood Historical Center 2024
City Of Nebraska City $20,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Park Playground Equipment 2024
Blue Star Mothers Of America Chapter Ne1 $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Quilts For Veterans 2024
St Benedict Catholic Church $8,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Tables And Dollies For Parish Hall 2024
Southeast Community College $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2024
Peru State College $3,000 Peru, NE, US Scholarship 2024
Nebraska City Musuem Assocation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Director 2024
Bryan Hospital Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2024
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2024
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Nebraska City Trails 2024
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2023
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Missoula 2023
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Trail 2023
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming 2023
Nebraska City Museum Assocation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Director 2023
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $12,900 Nebraska City, NE, US Career Academy And High Ability 2023
Peru State College $3,000 Peru, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Southeast Community College $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2023
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Ggk 2023
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Uav 2023
Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center $35,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Keelboat 2023
Nebraska City Historical Society $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2023
Edge Nebraska City $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming & Banners 2023
Nebraska City Baseball Association $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scoreboard 2023
Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce $2,425 Nebraska City, NE, US Picnic 2023
Teammates Mentoring $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2023
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Missoula 2023
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Trail 2023
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming 2023
Nebraska City Museum Assocation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Director 2023
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $12,900 Nebraska City, NE, US Career Academy And High Ability 2023
Peru State College $3,000 Peru, NE, US Scholarship 2023
Southeast Community College $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2023
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Ggk 2023
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Uav 2023
Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center $35,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Keelboat 2023
Nebraska City Historical Society $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2023
Edge Nebraska City $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming & Banners 2023
Nebraska City Baseball Association $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scoreboard 2023
Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce $2,425 Nebraska City, NE, US Picnic 2023
Teammates Mentoring $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2022
806 Historical Foundation $6,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Roof 2022
Lourdes Central Catholic School $20,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Cafeteria 2022
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Missoula 2022
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Trail 2022
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming 2022
Nebraska City Museum Assocation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Director 2022
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Auditorium 2022
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $5,400 Nebraska City, NE, US High Ability 2022
Nebraska City High School Alumni Association $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Peru State College $3,000 Peru, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Southeast Community College $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Ggk 2022
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Uav 2022
Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center $30,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Keelboat 2022
Child Advocacy Center $5,000 Lincoln, NE, US Operating 2022
Nebraska City Historical Society $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2022
Nebraska City Municipal Airport $2,800 Nebraska City, NE, US Equipment 2022
Girl Scouts Spirit Of Nebraska $15,000 Lincoln, NE, US Catron Security 2022
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2022
806 Historical Foundation $6,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Roof 2022
Lourdes Central Catholic School $20,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Cafeteria 2022
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Missoula 2022
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Trail 2022
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming 2022
Nebraska City Museum Assocation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Director 2022
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Auditorium 2022
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $5,400 Nebraska City, NE, US High Ability 2022
Nebraska City High School Alumni Association $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Peru State College $3,000 Peru, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Southeast Community College $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Ggk 2022
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Uav 2022
Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center $30,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Keelboat 2022
Child Advocacy Center $5,000 Lincoln, NE, US Operating 2022
Nebraska City Historical Society $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2022
Nebraska City Municipal Airport $2,800 Nebraska City, NE, US Equipment 2022
Girl Scouts Spirit Of Nebraska $15,000 Lincoln, NE, US Catron Security 2022
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2022
806 Historical Foundation $6,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Roof 2022
Lourdes Central Catholic School $20,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Cafeteria 2022
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Missoula 2022
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Trail 2022
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programming 2022
Nebraska City Museum Assocation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Director 2022
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Auditorium 2022
Nebraska City Public Schools Foundation $5,400 Nebraska City, NE, US High Ability 2022
Nebraska City High School Alumni Association $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Peru State College $3,000 Peru, NE, US Scholarship 2022
Southeast Community College $2,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2022
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Ggk 2022
St Mary's Hospital Foundation $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Uav 2022
Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center $30,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Keelboat 2022
Child Advocacy Center $5,000 Lincoln, NE, US Operating 2022
Nebraska City Historical Society $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2022
Nebraska City Municipal Airport $2,800 Nebraska City, NE, US Equipment 2022
Girl Scouts Spirit Of Nebraska $15,000 Lincoln, NE, US Catron Security 2022
University Of Nebraska Foundation $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship Fund 2021
Nebraska Community Foundation $7,500 Lincoln, NE, US Medical Care Recuritment 2021
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarship 2021
Lourdes Central Catholic School $20,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Cafeteria Construction 2021
Nebaraska City High School Allimni Assoc $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarship And Operating 2021
Nebraska City Museum Assoc $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Museum Director 2021
City Of Nebraska City $100,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Sports Complex 2021
City Of Nebraska City $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Complete City Trail 2021
Nebraska City Fast Pitch Softball $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Renovations 2021
Civil War Museum $2,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Renovations 2021
Blue Star Mothers $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Quilts 2021
806 Historical Foundation $6,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Roof 2021
Nebraska City Veteran's Building $20,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Walls 2021
University Of Nebraska $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Fund Scholarships 2020
Teammates Mentoring $10,000 Lincoln, NE, US Operating 2020
St Mary's Hospital $7,000 Lincoln, NE, US Fund Anti-violence Program 2020
S E Nebr Comm Action $5,000 Humbolt, NE, US Pund Program 2020
St Mary's Hospital $20,000 Lincoln, NE, US Operating Expenses 2020
Nebraska City Public Schools Fdn $12,900 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund High Ability Learners Program 2020
Nebraska City Historical Society $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2020
Nebraska City Comm Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Museum Director Program 2020
Nebraska City Comm Foundation $60,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Trail Completion 2020
Nebraska City Comm Foundation $100,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Sports Complex 2020
Nebraska City Comm Foundation $7,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Medical Professional Search 2020
City Of Nebraska City $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Missoula Chilren's Theater Prog 2020
City Of Nebraska City $3,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Arbor Day 2020
Arbor Day Foundation $7,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Grant For Mailing 2020
Girl Scouts Of Nebraska $15,000 Omaha, NE, US Fund Adventure Course 2020
Girl Scouts Of Nebraska $15,000 Omaha, NE, US Operating 2020
Nebrasksa City Alumni Fdn $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarships 2020
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum $2,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Living History Days Program 2020
Bryan Foundation $3,000 Licoln, NE, US Scholarships 2020
Civil War Veterans Museum $1,300 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2020
Arbor Loadge State Historical Park $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Program 2020
University Of Nebraska $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Fund Scholarships 2018
Teammates Mentoring $5,000 Lincoln, NE, US Operating 2018
St Mary's Hospital $10,000 Nebr City, NE, US Growing Great Kids Program 2018
S E Nebr Comm Action $4,000 Humboldt, NE, US Fund Court Orderedspecial Advocateprogram 2018
St Mary's Hospital Fdn $7,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Violenceprevention Program 2018
Nebraska City Public Schools Fdn $5,400 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund High Ability Learnersprogram 2018
Otoe County Of Nebraska $27,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Replacementof Courthousewindows 2018
Nebraska City Historical Society $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2018
Nebraska City Comm Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fundmuseum Directorprogram 2018
Nebraska City Baseball Assn $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Replace Pressbox At Holmesfield 2018
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Missoulachildrens'theater Program 2018
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Girl Scouts Of Nebraska $12,000 Omaha, NE, US Fund Campcatron Deckrepair 2018
Community Memorial Hospital $10,000 Syracuse, NE, US Fund Buildinga Grievingroom 2018
Nebr City Alumni Fdn $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Operating 2018
Lourdes Catholic School $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Buy Piano 2018
Morton James Public Library $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Exteriorrestorationproject 2018
Community Memorial Hospital $2,200 Syracuse, NE, US Additonal Grant 2018
Kimmel Nelson Ctr For Perf Arts $3,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Staffdevelopment 2018
Partners 4 Otoe County $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US People Unitedfor Familiesprogram 2018
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Nebraska City Apple Corps $2,200 Nebraska City, NE, US Programyouth In Harmony 2017
Mayhew Cabin Fund $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US On Cabinroof And Gutters 2017
City Of Nebraska City $-10,000 Nebr City, NE, US 2016 Forrefund Frompool 2017
Southeast Ne Comm Action Ptsp $4,000 Humboldt, NE, US Special Advocatefund Court Orderedprogram 2017
St Mary's Hospital Fdn $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Villafund Building Guest 2017
Nebraska City Public Schools Fdn $8,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Scholarshipfundprogram 2017
National Arbor Day Foundation $20,000 Lincoln, NE, US For Lodge Areafund Fish Pond 2017
Nebraska City Historical Society $7,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Freightersoldmuseum Maintenance 2017
Nebraska City Comm Foundation $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Museum Directorfundprogram 2017
Peru State College Fdn $11,650 Peru, NE, US Visitor %fund Buildinginterpretive Center 2017
City Of Nebraska City $4,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Childrens'fund Missoulatheater Program 2017
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Nebraska City Public Schools Fdn $7,000 Nebraska, NE, US Fundability Lecturer 2017
Nebraska City Public Schoold Fdn $15,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Career Academyfundprogram 2017
Teammates Mentoring Program $4,000 Lincoln, NE, US Programexpenses 2017
Nebraska City Public Schools Fdn $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Program Mentoringfund Band 2017
Girl Scouts Of Nebraska $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Catron Adventurefund Campprogram 2017
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Otoe Cty Respite Care Program $5,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Programrespite Carefunding 2017
First United Methodist Ch $625 Nebraska City, NE, US Printingfund Pamphletne 150th Anniv 2017
Lourdes Central Catholic School $3,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Fund Programs 2017
Morton James Public Library $10,000 Nebraska City, NE, US To Therepairslibrary 2017
Edge Nebraska City $2,500 Nebraska City, NE, US Mental Healthfund Youthprogram 2017
Peru State College Fdn $4,000 Peru, NE, US Celebrationfund Chautauquane 150th Anniv 2017
Make A Wish Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Supportprogram 2017
Nebraska City Baseball Association $6,000 Nebraska City, NE, US Surfacefieldupgrade 2017
University Of Nebraska Fdn $8,000 Lincoln, NE, US Scholarshipsfund 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Karl H And Wealtha H Nelson as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3879767
Website N/A
Address CO GEORGE BLAZEK 9290 W DODGE RD Omaha, NE 68114-0000

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Karl H And Wealtha H Nelson's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Ren Nelson
Trustee Susan Wirth
Secretary George Blazek
Treasurer Andrew Grier
President Sara B Crook

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.