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Private foundation · EIN 36-3608622

The Soener Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Soener Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, NE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $502K in grants and contributions paid across 75 grants, with $9.35M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Boys Town Suicide Hotline, Make a Wish Ne and Duchese Sacred Heart Academy.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Boys Town Suicide HotlineBoys Town, NECharitable$26,000
Make a Wish NeOmaha, NECharitable$25,000
Duchese Sacred Heart AcademyOmaha, NECharitable$24,800
Our Lady of Pillar ChurchSt Louis, MOCharitable$23,500
Whetstone RanchMountain View, MOCharitable$22,500
Creighton Prep SchoolOmaha, NECharitable$18,800
Omaha Conservatory of OmahaOmaha, NECharitable$18,000
Northern Lights AllianceMason City, IACharitable$17,000
Epiphany ParishMason City, IACharitable$15,000
Keystone Community ServicesSt Paul, MNCharitable$15,000
Catholic CharitiesSt Louis, NECharitable$12,900
St Vincent De Paul SocietyOmaha, NECharitable$12,600
University of Mn Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MNCharitable$12,000
Trevor ProjectW Hollywood, CACharitable$11,000
Valley Hope Boonville ChapterNorton, KSCharitable$11,000
Aclu MnMinneapolis, MNCharitable$10,000
Newman Catholic SchoolMason City, IACharitable$10,000
Servants of Mary RetirementOmaha, NECharitable$10,000
St Margaret Mary ParishOmaha, NECharitable$10,000
Uno Recovery CenterLincoln, NECharitable$10,000
KvnoOmaha, NECharitable$9,600
St Cecilia Cathedral ParishOmaha, NECharitable$9,500
Women Advancement CenterOmaha, NECharitable$8,400
Missouri River Regional LibraryJefferson City, MOCharitable$8,000
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MNCharitable$7,000

The 25 largest of 75 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Soener Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Soener Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Soener Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $501,500 in grants and contributions paid (75 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Soener Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Boys Town Suicide Hotline (NE), $26K, Make a Wish Ne (NE), $25K, Duchese Sacred Heart Academy (NE), $24.8K, Our Lady of Pillar Church (MO), $23.5K and Whetstone Ranch (MO), $22.5K.