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Ameritas Charitable Foundation

LINCOLN, NE 363428705

The Ameritas Charitable Foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, manages over $16 million in assets, supports local initiatives, and is led by a volunteer board of directors.

Overview

About Ameritas Charitable Foundation

The Ameritas Charitable Foundation, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $16,014,539. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $778,734 and revenue of $659,486. The foundation primarily funds initiatives within Nebraska, particularly in Lincoln and other various locations. The foundation is led by a board of directors including William W. Lester as President, Susan K. Wilkinson as Secretary/Treasurer, and Tonn M. Ostergard as Vice President. Notably, the directors serve with minimal time commitment and without compensation. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus on its public records.

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Geographic focus

NE
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Key statistics
Total Assets $16.0M
Total Awarded This Year $760K
Average Grant Size $760K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 208
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
0%
Contact information
LINCOLN, NE, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total assets
$16,014,539

in 2024, compared to $16,133,787 in 2023

Annual grants
$760,000

1 grants awarded in 2024

Program expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Revenue vs expenses
Assets over time

Grants

Grant awards
PurposeLocation
$920,500See Grants AttachmentVARIOUS5900 O STREET LINCOLN, NE US2023
$890,500SEE STATEMENT 18VARIOUSVARIOUS VARIOUS, NE US2022
$760,000See Grants AttachmentVARIOUS5900 O STREET LINCOLN, NE US2024
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People

Leadership & staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
JMM
JOANN M MARTIN
VP & DIRECTOR$02022
WWL
WILLIAM W LESTER
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR$02022
SKW
SUSAN K WILKINSON
SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR$02022
TMO
Tonn M Ostergard
VP & DIRECTOR$02022
WWL
WILLIAM W LESTER
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR$02023
SKW
SUSAN K WILKINSON
SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR$02023
TMO
Tonn M Ostergard
VP & DIRECTOR$02023
WWL
WILLIAM W LESTER
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR$02024
SKW
SUSAN K WILKINSON
SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR$02024
TMO
Tonn M Ostergard
VP & DIRECTOR$02024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025