The Robert and Carole Julian Foundation concentrates its giving on higher education, providing general/unrestricted support to a single university. Its recent grants are directed entirely to Vanderbilt University, indicating a focused, donor-directed relationship rather than broad community philanthropy. The foundation does not appear to prioritize local Omaha-based organizations in this sample.
Highly concentrated: two grants totaling nearly $100,000 directed to one repeat grantee (Vanderbilt University). Pattern suggests occasional, sizable gifts to a single institution rather than many small or geographically diverse grants.
The Robert and Carole Julian Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by a long-running relationship with Vanderbilt University, including a $61,968 general grant in 2025 and a $38,000 general grant in 2023. That pattern signals a funder comfortable with unrestricted institutional support rather than a wide spread of small, issue-specific awards. Beyond Vanderbilt, the foundation’s recent grants also reach other higher-education and campus-related institutions, including Hastings College Foundation and West Point Aog, which suggests a strong interest in educational institutions and their affiliated organizations. The foundation’s check sizes vary from modest gifts to larger institutional commitments, with multiple five-figure awards appearing across recent years. Several recipients recur, especially Vanderbilt University and Hastings College Foundation, pointing to repeated stewardship rather than one-off funding. The grant list also includes organizations outside higher education, such as Tinman Ministries, Buckhead Christian Ministry, and Global Faith Institute, showing that the portfolio extends beyond a single institution while still remaining relatively concentrated. Although the foundation is headquartered in Omaha, its recent grantmaking is not limited to local recipients. Nationally, the pattern is shaped by direct, generally unrestricted support for established organizations, with Vanderbilt serving as the clearest example of that approach.
Higher education is the clearest thread in the Robert and Carole Julian Foundation’s recent grants. They gave $61,968 to Vanderbilt University in 2025 and another $38,000 in 2023, both for general support, which points to sustained institutional backing. The foundation also supports other educational institutions. Hastings College Foundation received $25,000 in 2023, $25,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2025, a repeated pattern that stands out in the recent records. West Point Aog received $31,000 in 2023, $20,000 in 2024, and $15,000 in 2025, showing a separate multi-year relationship with a military academy-linked organization. Outside higher education, the foundation has made general grants to faith- and service-oriented organizations, including Tinman Ministries, Buckhead Christian Ministry, and Global Faith Institute. Those awards indicate a broader institutional mix, but the education-related grants remain the most consistent theme.
$381K
$4.1M
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$404K
Most grants fall between $500 and $5K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Notable grantees: Vanderbilt University
Recent grants cluster around smaller-to-mid-sized awards: the typical grant size is $500 at the 25th percentile, $1,000 at the median, and $5,375 at the 75th percentile. At the same time, the recent list includes several larger five-figure gifts, so the distribution is mixed rather than uniform. The pattern also shows repeat grantmaking. Vanderbilt University, Hastings College Foundation, The Schenck School, West Point Aog, Tinman Ministries, and Buckhead Christian Ministry all appear more than once across the recent records, with several receiving support in multiple years. The foundation appears to use general grants rather than restricted project awards in the sample provided. It is a private foundation, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
The foundation’s giving is national, and all recent grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients. Nashville appears prominently through Vanderbilt University and Tinman Ministries. Atlanta is another repeated recipient city, with grants to High Museum of Art, The Schenck School, Buckhead Christian Ministry, and Winship Cancer Institute. Other recurring locations include West Point, New York; Auburn, Alabama; and Omaha, Nebraska. Nebraska recipients account for 31% of grants in the data, but the grant list still reaches well beyond the headquarters state.
The recent record is centered on higher education and institutional general support. Vanderbilt University is the clearest example, and other education-linked recipients include Hastings College Foundation and West Point Aog. The foundation also funds some faith- and service-oriented organizations such as Tinman Ministries and Buckhead Christian Ministry.
Typical grant sizes are relatively modest: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $5,375. The recent list also includes larger awards above $20,000, so the foundation uses a range of grant sizes.
Yes. Vanderbilt University appears in 2023 and 2025, Hastings College Foundation appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and West Point Aog appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The repeated entries suggest ongoing relationships rather than one-time grants.
The giving is national, and all grants in the provided country distribution are in the U.S. By state count, Wisconsin ranks highest among recipient states, while Nebraska accounts for 31% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Nashville, Atlanta, West Point, Auburn, and Omaha.
No. The recent grants reach recipients in Nashville, Atlanta, West Point, Auburn, and other U.S. cities, alongside some Omaha organizations. The sample shows a national pattern rather than a local-only focus.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $61,968 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HIGH MUSEUM OF ART | ATLANTA, GA | $31,072 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HASTINGS COLLEGE FOUNDATION | HASTINGS, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE WALL OF HONOR | ENID, OK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE SCHENCK SCHOOL | ATLANTA, GA | $22,140 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MOMS FOR AMERICA | ENGLEWOOD, OH | $21,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ASGCA FOUNDATION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TINMAN MINISTRIES | NASHVILLE, TN | $18,540 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BUCKHEAD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | ATLANTA, GA | $15,338 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WEST POINT AOG | WEST POINT, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GLOBAL FAITH INSTITUTE | OMAHA, NE | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | AUBURN, AL | $14,005 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN EDUCATORS | MISSION VIEJO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ATLANTA CHARITY CLAYS | ATLANTA, GA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| STUDENT MOBILIZATION | CONWAY, AR | $7,180 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHILDREN'S HARBOR | ECLECTIC, AL | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | CHICAGO, IL | $5,044 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE DURHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM | OMAHA, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GUN RIGHTS | LOVELAND, CO | $4,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THOMAS MORE SOCIETY | ATLANTA, GA | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WALK AWAY FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ESSENTIAL PREGNANCY SERVICES | OMAHA, NE | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| EAGLE FORUM LEGAL DEFENSE FUND | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB | OMAHA, NE | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE | OMAHA, NE | $1,870 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM | TUSKEGEE, AL | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEBRASKA FOR FOUNDERS VALUES | WALTON, NE | $1,200 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AIRCRAFT CARRIER HORNET FOUNDATION | ALAMEDA, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SHEPHERD CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| OMAHA POLICE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ICHA | OMAHA, NE | $750 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY | OMAHA, NE | $700 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NEBRASKANS EMBRACING LIFE | OMAHA, NE | $700 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GENTLE GIANTS | MOUNT AIRY, MD | $612 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| OMAHA FOR DECENCY | OMAHA, NE | $600 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| DAUGHTERS AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S | ATLANTA, GA | $525 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| USGA | LIBERTY CORNER, NJ | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WELLNESS FORUM FOUNDATION | WORTHINGTON, OH | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN MEDIA COUNCIL | PHOENIX, AZ | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| VOTER INFORMATION PROJECT | BELLEVUE, NE | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LAURITZEN GARDENS | OMAHA, NE | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATIONAL LEGAL & POLICY CENTER | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS | AUBURN, NE | $400 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LAW ENFORCEMENT LEGAL DEFENSE FUND | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $400 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CLARE BOOTH LUCE CENTER | HERNDON, VA | $400 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE EPOCH TIMES | NEW YORK, NY | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL |
THE WALL OF HONOR
$25,000GENERAL
THE SCHENCK SCHOOL
$22,140GENERAL
GENERAL
ASGCA FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL
TINMAN MINISTRIES
$18,540GENERAL
WEST POINT AOG
$15,000GENERAL
GLOBAL FAITH INSTITUTE
$15,000GENERAL
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN EDUCATORS
$10,000GENERAL
CAMP TWIN LAKES
$10,000GENERAL
ATLANTA CHARITY CLAYS
$7,500GENERAL
STUDENT MOBILIZATION
$7,180GENERAL
THE DURHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM
$5,000GENERAL
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GUN RIGHTS
$4,500GENERAL
THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
$4,000GENERAL
WALK AWAY FOUNDATION
$3,500GENERAL
ESSENTIAL PREGNANCY SERVICES
$3,500GENERAL
EAGLE FORUM LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
$2,500GENERAL
NEBRASKA WILDLIFE REHAB
$2,000GENERAL
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM
$1,500GENERAL
NEBRASKA FOR FOUNDERS VALUES
$1,200GENERAL
AIRCRAFT CARRIER HORNET FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL
OMAHA POLICE FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL
ICHA
$750GENERAL
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY
$700GENERAL
NEBRASKANS EMBRACING LIFE
$700GENERAL
GENTLE GIANTS
$612GENERAL
OMAHA FOR DECENCY
$600GENERAL
WELLNESS FORUM FOUNDATION
$500GENERAL
AMERICAN MEDIA COUNCIL
$500GENERAL
VOTER INFORMATION PROJECT
$500GENERAL
LAURITZEN GARDENS
$500GENERAL
HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS
$400GENERAL
CLARE BOOTH LUCE CENTER
$400GENERAL