Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc
EIN 476044090Total Given 2021–2025
$13.3M
148 grants · $2.7M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$17K
typical small grants · $5K–$56K
grant size
65%
deep partner · 33/51 multi-year
repeat
$31.8M
Assets (2025)
51
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DOUGLAS LIENEMANN - PRESIDENT
Phone
(402) 435-4369
Deadlines
GRANT APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LIENEMANN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER
How to Apply
ORGANIZATIONS THAT WANT TO REQUEST A GRANT FROM THE LIENEMANN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SHOULD FILL IN THE GRANT INTEREST FORM ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.LIENEMANNFOUNDATION.ORG). IF THE ORGANIZATIONS GRANT INTEREST FORM IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE E-MAILED A GRANT APPLICATION FORM.
Restrictions
GRANT AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, OR THE AMOUNT THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEEMS NECESSARY TO MEET THE NEED EXPRESSED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION FORM.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.1M | $20.5M | $1.3M | 45 |
| 2022 | $3.3M | $23.4M | $573K | 47 |
| 2023 | $3.0M | $23.7M | $661K | 54 |
| 2025 | $4.0M | $31.8M | $606K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 148 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$17K
Average
$90K
75th Pctl
$56K
Maximum
$3.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (148 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | Lincoln, NE | $2,982,500 | COMMUNITY | 2025 |
| The Bryan Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $1,000,000 | NURSE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM | 2022 |
| See Attached Schedule | Lincoln, NE | $973,469 | COMMUNITY | 2025 |
| The Bryan Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $950,000 | NURSE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Lincoln Children'S Zoo | Lincoln, NE | $500,000 | ZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT | 2021 |
| Lincoln Children'S Zoo | Lincoln, NE | $425,000 | ZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT | 2022 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $375,000 | UNMC LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING | 2021 |
| Lincoln Children'S Zoo | Lincoln, NE | $350,000 | ZOO EXPANSION FOR GIRAFFE HABITAT | 2023 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $300,000 | UNMC LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING | 2022 |
| The Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Seward, NE | $250,000 | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN CHAPEL BUILDING PROJECT | 2021 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $250,000 | HENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LIONS SHORE PROJECT | 2021 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Omaha, NE | $250,000 | LAKE CUNNINGHAM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT | 2021 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $250,000 | HENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LION SHORES PROJECT | 2021 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $200,000 | UNMC LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING | 2023 |
| Estes Park Health Foundation | Estes Park, CO | $200,000 | MRI MACHINE | 2021 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Omaha, NE | $175,000 | LAKE CUNNINGHAM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT | 2022 |
| Lincoln Symphony Orchestra | Lincoln, NE | $150,000 | REDUCED STUDENT TICKET PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Estes Park Health Foundation | Estes Park, CO | $150,000 | MRI MACHINE | 2022 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $138,250 | UNL STATE MUSEUM - MORRILL HALL PERMANENT PHOTO ARK EXHIBIT | 2023 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $125,000 | HENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LIONS SHORE PROJECT | 2023 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $125,000 | HENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LIONS SHORE PROJECT | 2022 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | $125,000 | HENRY DOORLY ZOO SEA LION SHORES PROJECT | 2022 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $100,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $100,000 | UNMC - LINCOLN CAMPUS NURSING BUILDING | 2023 |
| Estes Park Health Foundation | Estes Park, CO | $100,000 | MRI MACHINE | 2023 |