The Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation concentrates its giving in central Nebraska, prioritizing local community infrastructure and cultural institutions. Major gifts fund workforce health education (notably occupational therapy training), parks and recreation projects, regional museums, and community-level public safety through local community foundations. Grants tend to support durable community assets rather than national causes, and recipients are predominantly Grand Island–area organizations and nearby rural communities.
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc. gives in a very local pattern: 101 of 101 recent grants went to recipients in Nebraska, with Grand Island and nearby communities receiving most of the support. The largest recent grant was $50,000 to Grand Island Community Foundation for Ryder Park, which fits a broader preference for durable community assets rather than national causes. Other sizeable grants show the same mix of civic and educational priorities, including $30,000 to Stuhr Museum Foundation for program support and $30,000 to Central Community College for an occupational therapy program. The foundation’s giving reaches across public facilities, workforce training, museums, recreation, and local public safety. It has backed capital and program needs for organizations such as Grand Island Children’s Museum, Hall County Sheriff Department, and Cairo Community Foundation. The grant record also includes support for community health training, fire departments, and facility upgrades, pointing to a funder that favors practical projects with local use. Annual grants were $647,796, and the latest 990 on file is 2025.
Workforce health education is a recurring theme. Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc. gave $30,000 to Central Community College in 2025 for an occupational therapy program, after a $30,000 grant in 2024 for the same program. It also awarded $10,000 to Hastings College Foundation for a nursing program, and $10,000 to Central Community College for scholarships in 2023. The foundation also supports civic and cultural facilities. It gave $50,000 to Grand Island Community Foundation for Ryder Park and $10,000 to Grand Island Public School for a piano upgrade. Museum and informal learning organizations appear repeatedly as well, including $30,000 to Stuhr Museum Foundation for program support and $30,000 to Grand Island Children’s Museum for program support. Public safety and fire departments are another clear line of support. Grants include $30,000 to Cairo Community Foundation for Caro Fire Dept, $22,296 to Hall County Sheriff Department for body camera, and $10,000 to Grand Island Community Foundation for Grand Island Fire Department.
Typical grants cluster tightly around small awards: the p25 size is $2,375, the median is $4,000, and the p75 is $5,000. The recent record also includes a smaller set of larger project grants at $10,000 to $50,000. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Central Community College, Grand Island Community Foundation, Stuhr Museum Foundation, Cairo Community Foundation, and Grand Island Skeet Sptg Clays, which suggests repeated support for some local partners rather than one-time-only giving. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$230K
$4.4M
$266K
$279K
Most grants fall between $2K and $5K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Concentrated, mid-to-large grants to a small set of local organizations with some repeat funding (three grants to Central Community College). Few total grants but substantial amounts per grant, focused on building community assets in Grand Island and surrounding towns.
Notable grantees: Central Community College, Grand Island Community Foundation, Grand Island Children's Museum, Stuhr Museum Foundation, Cairo Community Foundation
Giving is fully concentrated in Nebraska: 100% of grants went to recipients in the state, and Nebraska is also the top state by grant count. Grand Island recipients appear often, including Grand Island Community Foundation, Stuhr Museum Foundation, Grand Island Children’s Museum, Central Community College, and Grand Island Public School. Other Nebraska places in the record include Cairo, Alda, Hastings, Lincoln, and Grand Island’s surrounding area. The grant geography is local rather than multi-state or national.
The recent record shows support for occupational therapy training, nursing programs, parks and recreation, museums, public libraries, fire departments, sheriff equipment, and facility upgrades. Examples include a $50,000 grant for Ryder Park, $30,000 for an occupational therapy program, and $22,296 for body cameras.
Most grants are small: the p25 size is $2,375, the median is $4,000, and the p75 is $5,000. The record also includes larger project grants from $10,000 up to $50,000.
Yes. Every recent grant in the data went to Nebraska recipients, and Nebraska accounts for 100% of the grant recipient country distribution shown in the record.
Yes. Central Community College, Grand Island Community Foundation, Stuhr Museum Foundation, Cairo Community Foundation, and Grand Island Skeet Sptg Clays each appear in multiple years, showing repeated support for some local partners.
No. The data indicates it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $50,000 | 2025 | RYDER PARK |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $30,000 | 2025 | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM |
| ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HASTINGS COLLEGE FOUNDATION | HASTINGS, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | NURSING PROGRAM |
| CAIRO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CAIRO, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | FIRE DEPARTMENT |
| GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | GRAND ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT |
| GRAND ISLAND SKEET SPTG CLAYS | ALDA, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | CONSTRUCTION |
| STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GI PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND ISLAND YMCA | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND GENERATION CENTER | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | ALL ABOARD FUND |
| HEARTLAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | STOP FUND |
| NEBRASKA DENTAL FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NEBRASKA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | GRANT |
| FULLERTON'S DISTANCE | FULLERTON, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT | LINCOLN, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTEMS | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PROJECT HUNGER | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HOMETOWN HEROES | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GI AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL NE HUMANE SOCIETY | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA | OMAHA, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HEARTLAND UNITED WAY | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION | LOUP CITY, NE | $2,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HOPE HARBOR | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $2,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $2,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| YOUTH PHILANTHROPY BOARD | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHRISTMAS CHEER | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHAD OF NEBRASKA | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $1,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND ISLAND RIFLE CLUB | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $40,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CAIRO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CAIRO, NE | $30,000 | 2024 | CARO FIRE DEPT |
| STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $30,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $30,000 | 2024 | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $30,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER FOR SERVICES | BROKEN BOW, NE | $20,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND GENERATION CENTER | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $17,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND ISLAND YMCA | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $15,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HARGIS HOUSE WOMEN'S CLUB | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2024 | IMPROVEMENTS |
| GI PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CITY OF GRAND ISLAND POLICE DEPT | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $9,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $7,500 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HALL COUNTY WARRIORS MEMORIAL | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | GRAND ISLAND, NE | $5,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$50,000RYDER PARK
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$30,000OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
ST FRANCIS FOUNDATION
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CAIRO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10,000FIRE DEPARTMENT
GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10,000GRAND ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
GRAND ISLAND SKEET SPTG CLAYS
$10,000CONSTRUCTION
STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GI PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND ISLAND YMCA
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND GENERATION CENTER
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$5,000ALL ABOARD FUND
HEARTLAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$5,000STOP FUND
NEBRASKA DENTAL FOUNDATION
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION
$5,000GRANT
FULLERTON'S DISTANCE
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
CLEAN COMMUNITY SYSTEMS
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROJECT HUNGER
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HOMETOWN HEROES
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
GI AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
CENTRAL NE HUMANE SOCIETY
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HEARTLAND UNITED WAY
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
CENTRAL NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION
$2,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HOPE HARBOR
$2,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
YOUTH PHILANTHROPY BOARD
$1,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHRISTMAS CHEER
$1,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$1,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHAD OF NEBRASKA
$1,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND ISLAND RIFLE CLUB
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CAIRO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$30,000CARO FIRE DEPT
STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$30,000OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER FOR SERVICES
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND GENERATION CENTER
$17,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND ISLAND YMCA
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HARGIS HOUSE WOMEN'S CLUB
$10,000IMPROVEMENTS
GI PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND POLICE DEPT
$9,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
STUHR MUSEUM FOUNDATION
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HALL COUNTY WARRIORS MEMORIAL
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT