Private foundation · Lincoln, NE

Pace Woods Foundation

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Typical grant size
$6K $10K $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
18
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesApplications due by March 31. Reviewed by Sept 30 and announced by October 15.
ContactTHE PACE WOODS FOUNDATION
MaterialsGrant Application for an Organization Organizational Information - Provide the information using the following format: 1. Organization Name 2. Address 3. Website 4. Contact Person, title and contact information 5. Past two years Income Statement, balance sheet,(footnotes and auditor's report, if applicable) 6. Purpose of Request (not to exceed 500 words) 7. Proposed budget/cost of project Applications will be submitted on-line at: Pacewoodsfoundation.org
RestrictionsThe Foundation's funds shall be utilized to improve the lives and future activities of individuals. The Foundations funds are not limited specifically to use for human beings nor must the use of the funds produce measurable results; therefore the Foundation's funds may also be utilized for research. The emphasis will be on arts and education. The Foundation's funds shall not be utilized for the construction of new buildings or the additions, modifications, or enhancements of existing buildings. The Foundation's funds shall not be utilized for political purposes. The Foundation will only fund grants for use by organizations or individuals within the United Sates. Applications are welcomed from throughout the United States, but preference will be given to organizations or individuals within Lancaster County, NE or Ashland County, WI.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Curry Wilson
Director
Lincoln Tracy
Director
Doug Ganz
Director
Shauna Colton Woods
President/Treasurer
Lisa Woods Briggs
Vice President
Ward F Hoppe
Secretary
Lisa Woods Kilbourne Briggs
VICE PRESIDENT

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
8.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
102
Total grants awarded
$1.1M
Total amount
$10K
Average grant
$25K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$240K
25 grants
2023
$218K
22 grants
2022
$178K
18 grants
2021
$238K
22 grants
2020
$193K
15 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · NE · ✓ Exact match
$105K
5 grants · NE · ✓ Exact match
$90K
Friends of Lied Arts
3 grants · NE
$66K
4 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$57K
5 grants · NE · ✓ Exact match
$55K
5 grants · NE · ✓ Exact match
$50K
Madeline Island Public Library
5 grants · WI
$50K
3 grants · NE · ✓ Exact match
$48K
5 grants · WI · ✓ Exact match
$44K
Nebraska Repertory Theater
2 grants · NE
$40K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Nebraska Repertory Theater
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$20K
Nebraska Wesleyan University
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$18K
University of Nebraska Foundation
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$15K
Macphail Center for Music
GENERAL OPERATION
MN · TY 2024
$15K
Junior Achievement of Lincoln
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$15K
Friends of Lied - Big Red Lied
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$15K
Madeline Island Public Library
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2024
$10K
Bravebe Child Advocacy Center
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$10K
The Malone Center
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$10K
Civic Nebraska
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$10K
Lux Center for the Arts
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$10K
YMCA of Lincoln
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$10K
Woods Hall Gallery & Studios
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2024
$9K
Friends of Lied - Lied Center for the Performing Arts
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$9K
Bryan Foundation
GENERAL OPERATION
WY · TY 2024
$8K
Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$8K
Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$8K
Mourning Hope Grief Center
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$8K
Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$8K
Bright Lights Summer Learning Adventures
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$5K
Lincoln Children's Museum
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$5K
LA Pointe Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2024
$5K
Sheldon Art Association
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$5K
Island Association Inc
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2024
$4K
Hastings College Foundation
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2024
$2K
University of Nebraska Foundation
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$25K
Nebraska Wesleyan University
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$20K
Nebraska Repertory Theater
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$20K
Macphail Center for Music
GENERAL OPERATION
MN · TY 2023
$15K
Friends of Lied - Big Red Lied
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$15K
Bryan Foundation
GENERAL OPERATION
WY · TY 2023
$13K
YMCA of Lincoln
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$10K
Lux Center for the Arts
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$10K
Junior Achievement of Lincoln
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$10K
Madeline Island Public Library
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2023
$10K
Friends of Lied - Lied Center for the Performing Arts
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$9K
Youth Actors Academy of London
GENERAL OPERATION
TY 2023
$8K
Civic Nebraska
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$8K
Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$8K
Woods Hall Gallery & Studios
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2023
$7K
Island Association Inc
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2023
$6K
Sheldon Art Association
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$5K
Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$5K
Bright Lights Summer Learning Adventures
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$5K
LA Pointe Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATION
WI · TY 2023
$5K
Bravebe Child Advocacy Center
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$3K
Hastings College Foundation
GENERAL OPERATION
NE · TY 2023
$2K
Friends of Lied Arts
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NE · TY 2022
$24K
Bryan Foundation
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NE · TY 2022
$18K
Nebraska Wesleyan University
GENERAL OPERATIONS
NE · TY 2022
$18K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.