THE JOHN & MARIE UKENA CHARITABLE TRUST
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$697K
Total Assets (2024)
$33K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$99K
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
16
Grants on File
$6K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SMITH KING AND SIMMONS PC
Phone
3082820690
Deadlines
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MAY 31 AND OCTOBER 31 OF EACH YEAR
How to Apply
COMPLETED PAPER APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO SMITH, KING AND SIMMONS, P.C. THE APPLICATION FORM INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONAL DATA OF THE REQUESTING ENTITY (INCLUDING A LIST OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS), INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY AND ITS LONG-TERM PLANS, THE AMOUNT AND PURPOSE OF THE FUNDS REQUESTED, A HISTORY OF ANY PREVIOUS GRANT REQUESTS THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUBMITTED TO THE TRUST, RECENT REQUESTS FOR FUNDING FROM OTHER SOURCES, THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET FOR THE YEAR, AND OTHER STATISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION.
Restrictions
THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE LOCATED IN GORDON, NE OR IN AN AREA WITHIN 20 MILES OF THE CITY LIMITS OF GORDON, NE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $593K | $18 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $680K | $29 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $725K | $6 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $740K | $402K | N/A |
| 2022 | $28K | $716K | $8K | 3 |
| 2023 | $36K | $695K | $17K | 7 |
| 2024 | $35K | $697K | $39K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 16 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$9K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| SHERRY R SMITH | CHAIR PERSON | — |
| LACEY SWAYNE | TRUSTEE | — |
| CHERYL GINKENS | TRUSTEE | — |
| JOHN FREESEMAN | TRUSTEE | — |
| SHIRLEY ADKINSON | TRUSTEE | — |
| FRED HLAVA | CHAIRMAN | — |
| JIM KAMERZELL | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (16 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION POST 34 | GORDON, NE | $15,000 | REPLACE ROOF | 2022 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | GORDON, NE | $15,000 | PURCHASE SOUND EQUIPMENT AND ADD CAMPER HOOKUPS | 2024 |
| GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GORDON, NE | $10,000 | UPDATE AND MODIFY THE ACTIVITIES AREA AT GORDON COUNTRYSIDE CARE | 2023 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIET | GORDON, NE | $8,567 | IMPROVE ARENA & 4-H BUILDING | 2022 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | GORDON, NE | $8,000 | IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FACILITIES AT THE FAIRGROUNDS | 2023 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION | RUSHVILLE, NE | $5,990 | TO UPGRADE THE 4-H BUILDING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS | 2023 |
| GORDON COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER | GORDON, NE | $5,569 | UPKEEP OF THE BUILDING | 2024 |
| TRI STATE OLD TIME COWBOY MUSEUM | GORDON, NE | $5,000 | MAINTENANCE OF LOG BUILDING | 2024 |
| CITY OF GORDON TREE BOARD | GORDON, NE | $5,000 | PURCHASE TREES AND NEW CONCRETE | 2023 |
| GORDON COMMUNITY THEATER | GORDON, NE | $5,000 | NEW FURNACE/AC FOR THE THEATER | 2024 |
| CITY OF GORDON | GORDON, NE | $4,500 | TREE BOARD - MAIN ST PROJECT | 2022 |
| WILLOW TREE FESTIVAL | GORDON, NE | $3,000 | REPAIRS AND UPKEEP OF THE STORAGE SHED - ROOF REPLACEMENT | 2023 |
| WILLOW TREE FESTIVAL | GORDON, NE | $3,000 | NEW SIGNAGE FOR THE FESTIVAL | 2024 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | RUSHVILLE, NE | $2,000 | TO RENOVATE THE SCAMAHORN SITE ON HIGHWAY 20 | 2023 |
| COWBOY TRAIL WEST | GORDON, NE | $2,000 | BUILD AND INSTALL 4 ADDITIONAL BENCHES ALONG THE TRAIL | 2023 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | RUSHVILLE, NE | $1,000 | PLATFORM HANDICAP LIFT | 2024 |