Baer Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-6032560

Foundation Overview

Based in Omaha, NE, Baer Foundation has awarded 230 grants totaling $855,948 to organizations in Nebraska, Iowa and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $31,200, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$855,948
Total Assets
$4,124,169
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+25% (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
Relationship-Focused: 25%

12 of 48 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Nebraska

88% 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 (89%), Lincoln (5%), Kearney (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+33%

Moderate 33% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Baer Foundation'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
Alliance Francaise D'omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Als Association $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Casa Douglas County $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Christ Child Society Of Omaha Nebraska $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Christ The King Church $5,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Christ The King Educational Trust $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Community Alliance $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Crane River Theater $2,000 Kearney, NE, US General Operations 2023
Cues-christian Urban Ed Serv $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Dachshund Rescue Nebraska $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
De Paul University $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operations 2023
Dibs For Kids $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Durham Museum $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Film Streams $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Food Bank For The Heartland $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Great Plains Paralyzed Vets $3,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Kaneko $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Madonna School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Metro Science And Engineering Fair Inc $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Marian High School $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Monterey Institute $1,500 Monterey, CA, US General Operations 2023
Net Foundation For Television $750 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2023
Omaha Performing Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Omaha Police Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Omaha Public Library Fdn $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Project Harmony $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Rabble Mill $2,500 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2023
Radio Talking Book $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
University Of Nebraska Foundation $21,200 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
University Of Nebraska Medical Center Foundation $20,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Vna $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Youth Emergency Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Aclu Foundation Nebraska $500 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2023
Aim Institute $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Valley Hope Association Foundation $10,000 Norton, KS, US General Operations 2023
Siena Francis House $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Omaha Parks Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Nebraska Stealth Fastpitch Softball $500 Bellevue, NE, US General Operations 2023
Legal Aid Of Nebraska $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Lincoln Bowling Association $10,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2023
Nebraska Youth Bowling Partnership $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Blue Barn Theatre $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2023
Alliance Francaise D'omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Atlantic Usbc $7,000 Arlington, TX, US General Operations 2022
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Bvl - International Bowling Museum $2,000 Arlington, TX, US General Operations 2022
Casa Douglas County $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Christ Child Society Of Omaha Nebraska $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Christ The King Church $6,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Christ The King Educational Trust $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Collective For Hope $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Community Alliance $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Crane River Theater $2,000 Kearney, NE, US General Operations 2022
Cues-christian Urban Ed Serv $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Dibs For Kids $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Durham Museum $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Film Streams $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $8,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Great Plains Paralyzed Vets $3,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Greater Omaha Area United States Bowling Congress $5,000 Bellevue, NE, US General Operations 2022
Iowa Western Bowling Foundation $2,500 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2022
Kaneko $750 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Madonna School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Meca Omaha $4,340 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Metro Science And Engineering Fair Inc $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Miarian High School $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Mode Shift $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Monterey Institute $2,000 Monterey, CA, US General Operations 2022
Moving Veterans Forward $5,000 Papillion, NE, US General Operations 2022
Nebraska Dachshund Rescue $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Net Foundation For Television $750 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2022
Omaha Performing Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Omaha Public Library Fdn $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Project Harmony $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Sacred Heart Church $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Sacred Seed Nature Conservancy $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
St Wenceslaus $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
University Of Nebraska Foundation $26,200 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
University Of Nebraska Medical Center Foundation $20,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Youth Emergency Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Alliance Francaise D'omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Atlantic Usbc $7,000 Arlington, TX, US General Operations 2022
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Bvl - International Bowling Museum $2,000 Arlington, TX, US General Operations 2022
Casa Douglas County $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Christ Child Society Of Omaha Nebraska $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Christ The King Church $6,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Christ The King Educational Trust $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Collective For Hope $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Community Alliance $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Crane River Theater $2,000 Kearney, NE, US General Operations 2022
Cues-christian Urban Ed Serv $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Dibs For Kids $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Durham Museum $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Film Streams $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $8,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Great Plains Paralyzed Vets $3,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Greater Omaha Area United States Bowling Congress $5,000 Bellevue, NE, US General Operations 2022
Iowa Western Bowling Foundation $2,500 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2022
Kaneko $750 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Madonna School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Meca Omaha $4,340 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Metro Science And Engineering Fair Inc $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Miarian High School $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Mode Shift $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Monterey Institute $2,000 Monterey, CA, US General Operations 2022
Moving Veterans Forward $5,000 Papillion, NE, US General Operations 2022
Nebraska Dachshund Rescue $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Net Foundation For Television $750 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2022
Omaha Performing Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Omaha Public Library Fdn $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Project Harmony $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Sacred Heart Church $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Sacred Seed Nature Conservancy $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
St Wenceslaus $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
University Of Nebraska Foundation $26,200 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
University Of Nebraska Medical Center Foundation $20,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Youth Emergency Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2022
Alliance Francaise D'omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Casa Douglas County $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Central High School Foundation $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Christ Child Society Of Omaha Nebraska $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Christ The King Church $8,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Community Alliance $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Crane River Theater $2,000 Kearney, NE, US General Operations 2021
Dibs For Kids $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Duchesne Academy $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Durham Museum $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Film Streams $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Great Plains Paralyzed Vets $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Greater Omaha Area United States Bowling Congress $1,500 Bellevue, NE, US General Operations 2021
Iowa Western Bowling Foundation $5,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2021
Iowa Western Community College Foundation $5,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2021
Junior Achievement Of The $1,000 Fort Worth, TX, US General Operations 2021
Kaneko $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Leap For A Cure $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Madonna School $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Meca Omaha $4,218 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Methodist Hospital Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Mode Shift $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Omaha Performing Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Omaha Police Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Omaha Public Library Fdn $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Parkinson's Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Project Harmony $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Sacred Heart School $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
University Of Nebraska Foundation $31,200 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Vna $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Youth Emergency Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Atlantic Usbc $10,500 Arlington, TX, US General Operations 2021
Ballard Vs The Big C $1,500 Fort Worth, TX, US General Operations 2021
Brownell Talbot $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Chariots 4 Hope $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Forever Nate Foundation $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Heartland Hope Mission $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Humanities Nebraska $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2021
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Miarian High School $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Metro Science And Engineering Fair Inc $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Monterey Institute $2,000 Monterey, CA, US General Operations 2021
Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial $2,500 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2021
Nebraska Dachshund Rescue $1,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Nebraska Public Media $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2021
Open Door Mission $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Radio Talking Book $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Servants Of Mary $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
St Clement Health Care Center $1,000 Ligouri, MO, US General Operations 2021
University Of Nebraska Medical Center $21,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2021
Alliance Francaise D'omaha $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Bemis Center For Contemporary Arts $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Boys Town $1,000 Boys Town, NE, US Lori Matheson Program 2020
Bvl $1,000 Arlington, TX, US General Operations 2020
Casa Douglas County $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Central High School Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Christ Child Society Of Omaha Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Christ The King Church $2,500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Christ The King Educational Trust $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Community Alliance $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Crane River Theater $1,000 Kearney, NE, US General Operations 2020
Dachshund Rescue Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
De Paul University $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operations 2020
Dibs For Kids $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Durham Museum $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Film Streams $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Food Bank For The Heartland $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Greater Omaha Area United States Bowling Congress $1,500 Bellevue, NE, US General Operations 2020
Great Plains Paralyzed Vets $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Healing Gift $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Humane Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Iowa Western Bowling Foundation $2,500 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2020
Iowa Western Community College Foundation $2,500 Council Bluffs, IA, US General Operations 2020
Junior Achievement Of The $1,000 Fort Worth, TX, US General Operations 2020
Kaneko $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Leap For A Cure $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Madonna School $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Middlebury Institute Of Intl Studies $2,000 Monterey, CA, US General Operations 2020
Mode Shift $500 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Net Foundation For Television $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2020
Omaha Performing Arts $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Parkinson's Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Project Harmony $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Rabble Mill $1,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Operations 2020
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue $2,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
University Of Central Missouri Foundation $500 Warrensburg, MO, US General Operations 2020
University Of Nebraska Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Usbc Council Bluffs $30,000 Treynor, IA, US General Operations 2020
Vna $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020
Youth Emergency Services $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Operations 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Baer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 47-6032560
Website https://www.baerfoundationomaha.com/
Address 9730 ASCOT DR Omaha, NE 68114-3846

Key People (3)

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

President Theodore Baer
Vice President/secretary Kathy Baer
Board Member Zac Baer

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.