Kosman Foundation

EIN 55-0850261 · NE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in NE, FL, DC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kosman Foundation based in NE paid 15 grants totaling $75K to 15 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included PLATTE RIVER BASIS ENVIRONMENTS, AL MEBANE HIGHSCHOOL ALUMNI, and COZAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,444,558
Giving (latest yr)
$75,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
15
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Platte River Basis Environments$25,000
  • AL Mebane Highschool Alumni$10,000
  • Cozad Public Schools Foundation$9,000
  • Charitable Fund of Cozad$3,500
  • Teammates$3,500

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$50,000 · 8 grants
  • Florida$20,000 · 5 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,500 · 1 grant
  • South Carolina$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Platte River Basis Environments
Scottsbluff, NE
General
$25,000
AL Mebane Highschool Alumni
Alachua, FL
General
$10,000
Cozad Public Schools Foundation
Cozad, NE
General
$9,000
Wilson Public Library
Cozad, NE
General
$3,500
Charitable Fund of Cozad
Cozad, NE
General
$3,500
Teammates
Cozad, NE
General
$3,500
Robert Henri Museum
Cozad, NE
General
$2,500
10-42 Corporation
High Springs, FL
General
$2,500
League of Women Voters
Washington, DC
General
$2,500
College of Charleston Foundation
Charleston, SC
General
$2,500
Alachua CO Library Foundation
Gainsville, FL
General
$2,500
Florida Springs Foundation
High Springs, FL
General
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kosman Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Kosman Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $75K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include PLATTE RIVER BASIS ENVIRONMENTS, AL MEBANE HIGHSCHOOL ALUMNI, COZAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kosman Foundation is a private foundation based in Nebraska, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Kosman Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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