Community foundation · EIN 47-6032570
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Grand Island, NE
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Grand Island, NE. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $2.33M in grants paid across 66 grants, with $40.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Hastings College Foundation, Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department and Olsson.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The greater grand island community foundation has a thorough grant application process where the distriubtion committee receives, reviews, and scores each request. all applicants are required to provide organizational data that includes 501(c)(3) letters, financial statements, and detailed program information. the nonprofit status is confirmed for each applicant. once grants are awarded, the organization receives notice of the grant with a cover letter that restates the amount awarded, the purpose of the funding, and that all grant funds are to be returned to the foundation if the approved purpose of the grant is not carried out. additionally, each grant recipient is required to acknowledge receipt of the funds and that the funds will be used for the intended purpose. each recipient organization is required to send a post-grant evaluation form that shares how the funds were used, the impact of the funds on their programs and services, and success stories of those served by the grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Empowering people to turn their passion into purpose by creating legacies that strengthen the future of the communities we serve.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings College Foundation | Hastings, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Fdns | $455,807 |
| Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department | Grand Island, NE | Recreation, Sports | $231,692 |
| Olsson | Lincoln, NE | Environmental, Protection & Beautification | $199,195 |
| The Alford Group Inc | Chicago, IL | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $146,296 |
| Jem Exteriors | Grand Island, NE | Environmental, Protection & Beautification | $123,522 |
| Cairo Community Foundation | Cairo, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $61,000 |
| Sherman County Economic Development Inc | Loup City, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Fdns | $50,000 |
| Leadership Unlimited | Grand Island, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $43,769 |
| J & M Displays | Yarmouth, IA | Recreation, Sports | $40,000 |
| Grand Island Central Catholic Schools Development Foundation | Grand Island, NE | Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Fdns | $38,500 |
| Sure Sound and Lighting Inc | Grand Island, NE | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $25,000 |
| Riverside Golf Club | Grand Island, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $18,773 |
| Sherman County Community Foundation | Loup City, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $16,707 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska | Grand Island, NE | Youth Development | $15,500 |
| Litchfield Rural Fire & Ambulance District | Litchfield, NE | Health Care | $15,000 |
| Five Points Bank | Grand Island, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $14,967 |
| Central Platte Nrd | Grand Island, NE | Environmental, Protection & Beautification | $13,770 |
| Vlcek Gardens | Chapman, NE | Environmental, Protection & Beautification | $13,263 |
| Platte Institute for Economic Research Inc | Omaha, NE | Community Improvement & Capacity Building | $12,650 |
| Crossroads Mission Avenue | Grand Island, NE | Housing & Shelter | $12,500 |
| Grand Island Partnership for the Arts Inc | Grand Island, NE | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $12,500 |
| St Leo's Parish | Grand Island, NE | Religion | $12,250 |
| Project Hunger Inc | Grand Island, NE | Food, Nutrition & Agriculture | $11,750 |
| Voice for Companion Animals | Grand Island, NE | Animal-Related | $11,599 |
| Willow Rising | Grand Island, NE | Mental Health & Crisis Intervention | $11,000 |
The 25 largest of 66 grants listed on the return. 12 grants to individuals ($99.1K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Greater Grand Island Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Grand Island Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Greater Grand Island Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $2,327,803 in grants paid (66 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Grand Island Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Hastings College Foundation (NE), $456K, Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department (NE), $232K, Olsson (NE), $199K, The Alford Group Inc (IL), $146K and Jem Exteriors (NE), $124K.