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GILLWELL FOUNDATION

GILLWELL FOUNDATION

Omaha, NE, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-4716050
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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GILLWELL FOUNDATION

Omaha, NE, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-4716050
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Gillwell Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in Nebraska, having awarded a total of $45.6K in grants to a single grantee in 2022. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Gillwell Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT THE MID-AMERICA COUNCIL BY PROVIDING UNPARALLELED PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.
Total Funding Given

$45.6K

2022
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$4.3M
Median 2nd year grant
$45.6K
M
Mark Dreiling
Board Member
M
Matt Rusch
Board Member
C
Chris Mehaffey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GILLWELL FOUNDATION?
No. GILLWELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GILLWELL FOUNDATION give?
GILLWELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GILLWELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GILLWELL FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GILLWELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, GILLWELL FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $46 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GILLWELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GILLWELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 326 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GILLWELL FOUNDATION?
GILLWELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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