Paul And Oscar Giger Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-0682708

Foundation Overview

Based in Boys Town, NE, Paul And Oscar Giger Foundation Inc has awarded 207 grants totaling $839,101 to organizations in Nebraska, Texas and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $26,500, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$839,101
Total Assets
$1,268,274
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Growth
+60% (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
Closed Network: 7%

1 of 15 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Nebraska

86% 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 Omaha (94%), Bellevue (2%), Lincoln (1%).

Funding Trajectory
-23%

Declining funding trend with 23% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (61%). 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 Paul And Oscar Giger Foundation Inc'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
Bluebarn Theatre $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Building Supplies 2024
Child Saving Institute $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Project Funding / Emergency Shelter 2024
Completely Kids $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Weekend Food Program 2024
First Central Congregational $10,500 Omaha, NE, US Capital Building Campaign 2024
Food Bank For The Heartland $4,500 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2024
Kvno Radio $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Classical Music Support 2024
Lauritzen Gardens $7,000 Omaha, NE, US Arbor Day Festival 2024
Metro Community College $4,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Endowment 2024
Mt Pleasant Symphony $2,000 Sullivans Island, SC, US General Support 2024
Ne Humane Society $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals/animeals 2024
Omaha Public Library Foundation $9,205 Omaha, NE, US Adult Literacy Books / Programs 2024
Omaha Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative 2024
Opera Omaha $8,000 Omaha, NE, US Community Engagement / Education 2024
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2024
South Carolina Aquarium $1,500 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2024
Avian Conservation Center $500 Charleston, SC, US General Support 2023
Bluebarn Theatre $4,000 Omaha, NE, US Building Supplies 2023
Child Saving Institute $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Project Funding / Emergency Shelter 2023
Completely Kids $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Weekend Food Program 2023
First Central Congregational $7,000 Omaha, NE, US Capital Building Campaign 2023
Food Bank For The Heartland $5,500 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2023
Kvno Radio $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Classical Music Support 2023
Lauritzen Gardens $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Arbor Day Festival 2023
Metro Community College $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Endowment 2023
Mount Mary University $5,500 Milwaukee, WI, US New Art Skutt Kiln 2023
Multiplying Good - Sc Chapter $500 Conway, SC, US General Support 2023
Ne Humane Society $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals/animeals 2023
Omaha Public Library Foundation $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Adult Literacy Books / Programs 2023
Omaha Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative 2023
Opera Omaha $7,500 Omaha, NE, US Community Engagement / Education 2023
Radio Talking Book $3,750 Omaha, NE, US Audio Equipment 2023
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2023
South Carolina Aquarium $5,000 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2023
Teton Raptor Center $500 Wilson, WY, US Memorial Brick 2023
Union For Contemporary Art $300 Omaha, NE, US Vegetable Garden 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $500 Lincoln, NE, US Quilt Museum 2023
Willa Cather Foundation $500 Red Cloud, NE, US 100th Anniversary 2023
Avian Conservation Center $500 Charleston, SC, US General Support 2023
Bluebarn Theatre $4,000 Omaha, NE, US Building Supplies 2023
Child Saving Institute $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Project Funding / Emergency Shelter 2023
Completely Kids $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Weekend Food Program 2023
First Central Congregational $7,000 Omaha, NE, US Capital Building Campaign 2023
Food Bank For The Heartland $5,500 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2023
Kvno Radio $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Classical Music Support 2023
Lauritzen Gardens $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Arbor Day Festival 2023
Metro Community College $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship Endowment 2023
Mount Mary University $5,500 Milwaukee, WI, US New Art Skutt Kiln 2023
Multiplying Good - Sc Chapter $500 Conway, SC, US General Support 2023
Ne Humane Society $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals/animeals 2023
Omaha Public Library Foundation $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Adult Literacy Books / Programs 2023
Omaha Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative 2023
Opera Omaha $7,500 Omaha, NE, US Community Engagement / Education 2023
Radio Talking Book $3,750 Omaha, NE, US Audio Equipment 2023
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2023
South Carolina Aquarium $5,000 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2023
Teton Raptor Center $500 Wilson, WY, US Memorial Brick 2023
Union For Contemporary Art $300 Omaha, NE, US Vegetable Garden 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $500 Lincoln, NE, US Quilt Museum 2023
Willa Cather Foundation $500 Red Cloud, NE, US 100th Anniversary 2023
Bluebarn Theatre $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Building Supplies 2022
Child Saving Institute $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Project Funding / Emergency Shelter 2022
Completely Kids $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Weekend Food Program 2022
East Cooper Meals On Wheels $1,000 Mount Pleasant, SC, US Sr Food Support 2022
First Central Congregational $26,500 Omaha, NE, US Capital Building Campaign 2022
Fontenelle Forest $10,000 Bellevue, NE, US Trading Post Exhibit 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2022
Keep Omaha Beautiful $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Tree Planting 2022
Kvno Radio $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Classical Music Support 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Arbor Day Festival 2022
Ne Humane Society $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals/animeals 2022
Omaha Area Youth Orchestra $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Music Mentors 2022
Omaha Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative 2022
Opera Omaha $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Community Engagement / Education 2022
Saving Grace Food Rescue $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Transportation Costs 2022
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
South Carolina Aquarium $1,600 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2022
Union For Contemporary Art $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Vegetable Garden 2022
Voices Of Omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Handel's Messiah Performance 2022
Westside Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Endowment Of Scholarship 2022
Bluebarn Theatre $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Building Supplies 2022
Child Saving Institute $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Project Funding / Emergency Shelter 2022
Completely Kids $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Weekend Food Program 2022
East Cooper Meals On Wheels $1,000 Mount Pleasant, SC, US Sr Food Support 2022
First Central Congregational $26,500 Omaha, NE, US Capital Building Campaign 2022
Fontenelle Forest $10,000 Bellevue, NE, US Trading Post Exhibit 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2022
Keep Omaha Beautiful $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Tree Planting 2022
Kvno Radio $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Classical Music Support 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Arbor Day Festival 2022
Ne Humane Society $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals/animeals 2022
Omaha Area Youth Orchestra $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Music Mentors 2022
Omaha Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative 2022
Opera Omaha $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Community Engagement / Education 2022
Saving Grace Food Rescue $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Transportation Costs 2022
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
South Carolina Aquarium $1,600 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2022
Union For Contemporary Art $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Vegetable Garden 2022
Voices Of Omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Handel's Messiah Performance 2022
Westside Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Endowment Of Scholarship 2022
Bluebarn Theatre $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Building Supplies 2022
Child Saving Institute $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Project Funding / Emergency Shelter 2022
Completely Kids $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Weekend Food Program 2022
East Cooper Meals On Wheels $1,000 Mount Pleasant, SC, US Sr Food Support 2022
First Central Congregational $26,500 Omaha, NE, US Capital Building Campaign 2022
Fontenelle Forest $10,000 Bellevue, NE, US Trading Post Exhibit 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2022
Keep Omaha Beautiful $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Tree Planting 2022
Kvno Radio $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Classical Music Support 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Arbor Day Festival 2022
Ne Humane Society $3,500 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals/animeals 2022
Omaha Area Youth Orchestra $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Music Mentors 2022
Omaha Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative 2022
Opera Omaha $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Community Engagement / Education 2022
Saving Grace Food Rescue $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Transportation Costs 2022
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
South Carolina Aquarium $1,600 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2022
Union For Contemporary Art $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Vegetable Garden 2022
Voices Of Omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Handel's Messiah Performance 2022
Westside Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Endowment Of Scholarship 2022
Bluebarn Theatre $7,500 Omaha, NE, US Entrance Remodel 2021
Central Texas Food Bank $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Snow Catastrophe 2021
City Sprouts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Food Focused - General Donation 2021
Completely Kids $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Violins For Music Classes 2021
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,000 North Charleston, SC, US General Donation 2021
First Central Congregational $23,000 Omaha, NE, US Facilities 2021
Fontenelle Forest $2,000 Bellevue, NE, US Seniors Understanding Nature Program 2021
Food Bank For The Heartland $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2021
Metropolitan Community College $8,746 Omaha, NE, US Batch Freezer, Culinary Arts 2021
Ne Humane Society $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals 2021
Opera Omaha $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Saving Grace Food Rescue $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
South Carolina Aquarium $500 Chalreston, SC, US Sea Turtle Care 2021
Stephen Center $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Donations 2021
The Big Garden $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Westside Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Scholarship 2021
Bluebarn Theatre $7,500 Omaha, NE, US Entrance Remodel 2020
Central High School Foundation $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Completely Kids $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
First Central Congregational $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Facilities 2020
Food Bank $24,500 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2020
King Science Technology $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Emergency Fund 2020
Ne Humane Society $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Walk For The Animals 2020
Our Lady Of Lourdes $6,000 Omaha, NE, US Music Program 2020
Saving Grace Food Rescure $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Siena Francis House $15,500 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Union For Contemporary Arts $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Music Support 2020
American Red Cross $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Disaster Relief 2018
Completely Kids $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Kinder Music 2018
Filmstreams $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2018
First Central Congregational $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Facilities 2018
Food Bank $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Food Donation 2018
Healthbridges International $5,000 Portland, OR, US Website Support 2018
Keep Omaha Beautiful $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Tree Plantings 2018
Miller Park Elementary $2,000 Omaha, NE, US School Support 2018
Ne Humane Society $6,250 Omaha, NE, US Judy V Adoption Center 2018
Ne Lutheran Outdoor Ministries $1,000 Ashland, NE, US Special Needs Programs 2018
Omaha Community Foundation $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Omaha Gives Campaign 2018
Omaha Community Playhouse $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2018
Omaha Performing Arts $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2018
Omaha Symphony Foundation $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative Program 2018
Opera Omaha $10,500 Omaha, NE, US Education Support 2018
Our Lady Of Lourdes $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Music Program 2018
Sc Aquarium $2,500 Charleston, SC, US Turtle Gurney 2018
Siena Francis House $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Feed The Poor 2018
Union For Contemporary Art $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Studio Remodel And Equipment 2018
Voices Of Omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Christmas Program 2018
American Red Cross $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Disaster Relief 2017
American Red Cross Of Montana $2,000 Great Falls, MT, US Fire Relief 2017
Blue Barn Theater $7,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2017
Brownville Concert Series $2,500 Brownville, NE, US Concert And Workshop 2017
College Of St Mary $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Drama/music Equipment 2017
Holy Family Church $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Emergency Assistance 2017
Holy Name Catholic School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Performing Arts Center Repairs 2017
Joslyn Castle Trust $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Literary & Arts Festival 2017
Music $1,500 Chagrin, OH, US Concerts 2017
Mount Mary College $2,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Visiting Arts Lecture Series 2017
Nebraska Wind Symphony $2,000 Omaha, NE, US New Percussion Equipment 2017
Omaha Community Foundation $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Omaha Gives Campaign 2017
Omaha Community Playhouse $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2017
Omaha Home For Boys $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2017
Omaha Public Library $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Purchase Of Ebooks And Audio Boxes 2017
Omaha Symphony Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Choral Collaborative Program 2017
Omaha Youth Orchestra $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Music Education In Schools 2017
Omaha Zoo Foundation $11,000 Omaha, NE, US Yr Committment / Elephant Herd 2017
Sacred Heart School $500 Omaha, NE, US Cues Education Program 2017
Siena Francis House $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Feed The Poor 2017
Voices Of Omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US 49th Annual Handel's Messiah 2017
Youth Challenge $1,000 Westlake, OH, US Transport Youth With Disabilities 2017
Blue Barn Theater $7,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Burke High School $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Band Support 2016
Childrens Hospital Foundation $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Pastoral/spiritual Care 2016
College Of St Mary $4,000 Omaha, NE, US Drama/music Equipment 2016
First Central Congregational Church $5,500 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Health Bridges International $4,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2016
Holy Family Church $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Music $3,000 Chagrin, OH, US General Support 2016
Nebraska Humane Society $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Omaha Community Foundation $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Omaha Community Playhouse $20,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Omaha Performing Arts $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Omaha Symphony Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2016
Omaha Zoo Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US End Of Year Commitment 2016
Opera Omaha $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Educational Programming 2016
Siena Francis House $2,000 Omaha, NE, US Feed The Poor 2016
St Francis Cabrini Church $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Bell Tower 2016
Westside Community Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Vocal Music Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Paul And Oscar Giger Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 47-0682708
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 690 Boys Town, NE 68010-0690

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Paul And Oscar Giger Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Janet Acker
Secretary Wendy Ellis
Treasurer Elisa Blazek

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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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.