Overview
The Charles and Mary Heider Foundation, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $287 million. The foundation reported expenses of around $16.3 million and revenue of about $222.3 million. It focuses on funding initiatives related to Christianity, Catholicism, arts and culture, education, and human services. The foundation supports various cities across the United States, including Omaha, New York, Chicago, and Dallas, and operates in states such as California, Colorado, and Texas. Key personnel include Cindy M. Heider, who serves as President and Treasurer, and Erin Swanson Russell, an officer with significant compensation. The foundation is dedicated to supporting Christian and Catholic causes, as well as broader educational and cultural projects.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $86,557,764 in 2023
136 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,713,166 | CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY | CHARITABLE | 2500 CALIFORNIA PLAZA OMAHA, NE US | 2022 |
| $1,834,505 | CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY | CHARITABLE | 2500 CALIFORNIA PLAZA OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $1,500,000 | VITA NOVA | CHARITABLE | PO BOX 540370 OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $1,416,000 | JOSLYN ART MUSEUM | CHARITABLE | 2200 DODGE STREET OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $1,062,580 | OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS - THE PRESENTERS | CHARITABLE | 1200 DOUGLAS STREET OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $1,010,000 | COMMUNITY ALLIANCE | CHARITABLE | 4001 LEAVENWORTH ST OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $1,000,000 | BOYSTOWN | CHARITABLE | 14100 CRAWFORD ST BOYS TOWN, NE US | 2024 |
| $1,000,000 | MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION | CHARITABLE | 1550 MIKE FAHEY ST OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $803,000 | BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS | CHARITABLE | 2610 HAMILTON STREET OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
| $539,500 | CUES | CHARITABLE | 2207 WIRT STREET OMAHA, NE US | 2024 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
ESR
ERIN SWANSON RUSSELL
| OFFICER | $187477 | 2024 |
EESR
ERIN E SWANSON RUSSELL
| VICE PRESIDENT - COMMUNITY GIVING | $157239 | 2023 |
EESR
ERIN E SWANSON RUSSELL
| VICE PRESIDENT - COMMUNITY | $138444 | 2022 |
CMH
CINDY M HEIDER
| PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $100000 | 2024 |
CMH
CINDY M HEIDER
| VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
MCH
MARY C HEIDER
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
SCH
SCOTT C HEIDER
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2022 |
MJH
MARK J HEIDER
| TREASURER | $0 | 2022 |
CMH
CINDY M HEIDER
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2023 |
SCH
SCOTT C HEIDER
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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