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Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Nebraska: 197 foundations, $76.6 million in grants

197 private foundations paid 719 grants totaling $76,628,133 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Nebraska, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Holland Foundation, with $32,314,019 in 9 grants.

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Cause
Arts, culture and humanities
Recipients in
Nebraska
Foundations
197
Grants
719
Total granted
$76,628,133

Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Nebraska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Holland FoundationOmaha, NE9$32,314,019$30,359,157Opera OmahaOperatingapps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE69$7,947,464$2,027,916Joslyn Art MuseumEvolve joslyn capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Friedland Family FoundationOmaha, NE2$7,863,035$7,848,035Paula Friedland Boggust FoundationCapital endowmentapps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE13$5,423,000$2,000,000Opas FoundationCapital Project Supportapps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE3$4,750,000$3,000,000Joslyn Art MuseumCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha, NE15$2,676,000$500,000Joslyn Art MuseumTo provide support for the Evolve Joslyn capital campaign to support museum expansion and renovation.apps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE6$1,940,000$1,500,000Museum of Nebraska ArtSupport art museuamapps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOmaha, NE18$1,661,800$450,000Union for Contemporary ArtGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE10$1,154,500$1,000,000Joslyn Art MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha, NE32$1,081,699$100,000Generation Diamond CorporationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Boyd Family FoundationColumbia, MO1$1,000,000$1,000,000Nebraska Public Media FoundationProgram funding for organization activitiesapps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha, NE7$600,000$125,000Omaha Conservatory of MusicGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY2$480,000$455,000The Union for Contemporary Art IncTo participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY1$400,000$400,000Joslyn Art MuseumTo continue support for native american art initiativesapps.irs.gov
John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationOmaha, NE6$361,250$160,000Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE5$336,000$300,000Joslyn Art MuseumArts and cultureapps.irs.gov
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationRalston, NE5$324,500$190,000Nebraska State Historical Society FoundationChimney rock trailsapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$320,000$320,000Vision Maker MediaThe power of native arts and cultures storytellingapps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationOmaha, NE5$288,520$169,000Mainstreet of FremontHoliday decorations and summer flower pots and bumpoutsapps.irs.gov
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialMilwaukee, WI4$285,000$150,000Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Kitty M Perkins FoundationCambridge, NE2$280,000$270,000Hastings Museum Foundation IncKoolaid displayapps.irs.gov
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE3$265,000$200,000Joslyn Art MuseumSupport art exhibitionsapps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney, NE4$208,500$100,000Willa Cather FoundationCapital Improvementsapps.irs.gov
Ron & Carol Cope Charitable FundKearney, NE2$203,296$162,637Museum of Nebraska ArtProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncNew York, NY3$200,000$100,000The Union for Contemporary ArtWarhol re-granting initiativeapps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI1$200,000$200,000Vision Maker MediaProject support grant to expand the native youth media projectapps.irs.gov
Reva and David Logan FoundationChicago, IL1$150,000$150,000Vision Maker MediaCreative shortsapps.irs.gov
Sunny Durham Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$150,000$150,000KanekoGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Julie Morsman Schroeder FoundationOmaha, NE5$140,000$50,000Museum of Nebraska ArtCommunity charityapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY3$135,000$70,000Omaha Theater CompanyGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE9$132,000$30,000Opera Omaha IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE3$125,000$50,000Lincoln Community Playhouse IncUnder agreement dated november 26, 2024, for a challenge grant for general operationsapps.irs.gov
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock FoundationOmaha, NE8$124,000$30,000Omaha Conservatory of MusicTo further thecharitable purposeof the recipientapps.irs.gov
Centene FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100,000$100,000Omaha Symphony AssociationProvide necessary resources for orchestraapps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationHurley, NY1$100,000$100,000Vision Maker MediaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation IncDallas, TX1$100,000$100,000Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Edgar Foster Daniels FoundationSanta Fe, NM1$100,000$100,000Opera OmahaProgramapps.irs.gov
Johnny Carson FoundationEncino, CA3$85,000$45,000Lincoln Childrens MuseumSummer camps - $5,000unrestricted support - $40,000apps.irs.gov
Cooper FoundationLincoln, NE5$80,000$30,000Nebraska State Historical Society FoundationProgramapps.irs.gov
Kenneth (kim) & Karen Hawkins FoundationOmaha, NE2$79,500$68,500Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Charles E Lakin Foundation IncCouncil Bluffs, IA1$75,000$75,000Omaha Symphony AssociationContribution for general purposesapps.irs.gov
Dolezal Family FoundationLincoln, NE3$71,000$35,000Lincoln Orchestra AssociationGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA10$69,101$20,000Omaha Childrens Museum IncEducation Grantsapps.irs.gov
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark GraffMcCook, NE4$67,800$50,8006TH Floor ProjectArt programsapps.irs.gov
Robert D Carstens Charitable TrustLincoln, NE2$65,400$60,000FDN for Lincoln Public SchoolsProvide scholarships for studentsapps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationCouncil Bluffs, IA4$56,477$21,000Omaha Performing Arts SocietyMusic education programs for iowa studentsapps.irs.gov
Gifford Foundation IncOmaha, NE2$55,515$50,000Joslyn Art MuseumUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE8$54,500$25,000Lux Center for the ArtsProgramapps.irs.gov
Select Equity Group FoundationNew York, NY1$53,000$53,000Lincoln Community PlayhouseCelebration grantapps.irs.gov
CL Werner FoundationValley, NE4$52,000$25,000Joslyn Art MuseumStudio & school & teach programsapps.irs.gov
Lauritzen FoundationOmaha, NE1$50,000$50,000Willa Cather FoundationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Robert Herman Storz FoundationOmaha, NE2$50,000$25,000Durham MuseumSupport for their missionapps.irs.gov
Robert and Ardis James Foundation IncWilmington, DE2$50,000$25,000The Durham MuseumGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Phillip and Terri Schrager FoundationOmaha, NE3$45,000$25,000Omaha Conservatory of MusicExempt charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Jazzbird FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$40,000$40,000Minden Opera HouseCharitableapps.irs.gov
WL and Sydney M Winstrom Charitable TrustOmaha, NE2$40,000$25,000Brownville Concert SeriesAnnual appealapps.irs.gov
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston FoundationLincoln, NE5$38,000$10,000Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationLincoln, NE4$37,000$25,000Asian Community & Cultural CenterGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Art Bridges IncFort Worth, TX3$35,000$25,000Bemis Center for Contemporary ArtsSupport for exhibition hosting costsapps.irs.gov
Harley and Beth Schrager FoundationOmaha, NE2$34,315$25,000Omaha Conservatory of MusicExempt charitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX2$32,500$30,000Omaha Childrens Museum IncCulturalapps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE3$32,500$25,000Joslyn Art MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Dorothy E Swanson Charitable Trust Elkhorn Valley Bank & TrustNorfolk, NE1$31,644$31,644Valley Community Historical SocietyGeneral purpose grant from income reqd by trustapps.irs.gov
Joan M Williams McKeen Testamentary Trust for the Performing ArtsLincoln, NE1$30,000$30,000Lincoln Community PlayhouseSupport organizationapps.irs.gov
Joyce N Wilson Foundation IncOmaha, NE1$30,000$30,000Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Owen FoundationOmaha, NE1$30,000$30,000Opera OmahaCharitableapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$30,000$30,000Lux Center for the ArtsArt & cultureapps.irs.gov
Greater Omaha Packing Co FoundationOmaha, NE1$29,967$29,967Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral purpose contributionapps.irs.gov
Whitmore Charitable TrustSaint Louis, MO7$29,500$5,000Blue Barn TheatreGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
Rogers FoundationLincoln, NE4$28,500$18,000Lux Center for the ArtsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Leon J MillardChicago, IL4$27,500$10,000Generation Diamond CorpGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Myron Scott TrustOmaha, NE2$26,256$21,005Buffalo County Historical SocietyCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Seak Foundation IncOmaha, NE1$25,250$25,250Omaha Chamber Music SocietyDonationapps.irs.gov
Claussen E & M Charitable TuwSaint Louis, MO1$25,000$25,000Grand Island Childrens Museum IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE4$25,000$15,000Minden Opera Houselocal fine arts supportapps.irs.gov
Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather Foundation IncAurora, NE1$25,000$25,000Edgerton Education FoundationEducation exhibitsapps.irs.gov
Smart Family Foundation of New YorkNew Rochelle, NY1$25,000$25,000Bone Creek Art MuseumRestoration and renovation of a 21,000 square foot historic building in david city nebraskaapps.irs.gov
The Dorothy B Davis FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Omaha Childrens Museum IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The GFH & Sah FoundationOmaha, NE1$25,000$25,000Durham MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
WegivefoundationOmaha, NE1$25,000$25,000Patriotic ProductionsTo support the mission of Patriotic Productions.apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$24,500$14,500Grow NebraskaMicro-Learning for Small Businessesapps.irs.gov
Paul John Anton & Doris Wirth Foundation IncNebraska City, NE1$23,000$23,000Kregel Windmill Factory MuseumEducation & paintingapps.irs.gov
Jim and Elaine Wolf FoundationAlbion, NE2$21,500$21,000Nebraska Public Media FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Angel and Aaron Goldman Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$21,000$21,000Joslyn Art MuseumPGS Collection Publication FUNDapps.irs.gov
Tim & Lauren Schrager Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$21,000$21,000Joslyn Art MuseumPGS Collection Publication fundapps.irs.gov
Webster Family FoundationOmaha, NE4$21,000$10,000Durham MuseumUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
Catalyst FoundationPlano, TX1$20,000$20,000Playing With FireUndesignatedapps.irs.gov
Cline Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Friends of LiedSeason Lieder Programapps.irs.gov
Doug Riley Family FoundationGilbert, AZ1$20,000$20,000Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable TrustLincoln, NE1$20,000$20,000Lux Center for the ArtsGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Pace Woods FoundationLincoln, NE2$20,000$10,000Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsGeneral operationapps.irs.gov
Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustAurora, NE2$20,000$13,000Hamilton County Historical SocietyDist 66 schoolhouse renovationapps.irs.gov
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt FoundationHays, KS1$20,000$20,000Creativity Unlimited Arts CouncilGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The James P Verhalen Family FDN IncStonington, CT1$20,000$20,000Durham MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationWoodbine, IA1$20,000$20,000Omaha Childrens MuseumOperatingapps.irs.gov
William E & Rose Marie Davis FoundationBennington, NE1$20,000$20,000Table Grace MinistriesOperating expenses, matching monday, table grace cafeapps.irs.gov
Clifton B & Anne S Batchelder FoundationOmaha, NE2$17,500$10,000Nebraska Public Media FDNUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Ike & Roz Friedman FoundationElkhorn, NE3$17,000$10,000KanekoCharitableapps.irs.gov
Quivey-Bay State FoundationScottsbluff, NE4$17,000$7,000Friends of the Midwest TheaterPromotion of artsapps.irs.gov
Bill & Virginia Coffee Family FoundationHarrison, NE3$15,050$8,000Post Playhouse IncTheater Education Programapps.irs.gov
Adah K Millard Charitable TrustChicago, IL1$15,000$15,000Omaha Performing Arts SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Harbor of Dreams IncLincoln, NE1$15,000$15,000Lincoln Community PlayhouseTo support the Penguin Project.apps.irs.gov
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation IncNew York, NY1$15,000$15,000KanekoFci 2024 catalystapps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationNew York, NY1$15,000$15,000Band of the StrongCca generalapps.irs.gov
Robert Rauschenberg FoundationNew York, NY1$14,000$14,000The Union for Contemporary ArtGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationOmaha, NE2$13,000$10,000Nebraska Public Media FoundationTo support current programming for net foundation for television.apps.irs.gov
Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE2$11,125$10,125Lincoln Crossroads FestivalSupport for operationsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA174$11,026$1,635Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE3$10,500$10,000Asian Community & Cultural CenterAccc elders programapps.irs.gov
The Bokenkamp Family FoundationSanta Monica, CA2$10,250$5,250The World Theatre FoundationSupport of operationsapps.irs.gov
Engebretson Foundation IncElkhorn, NE1$10,000$10,000Partners and Parents for the ArtsCharity - donationapps.irs.gov
Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustLincoln, NE1$10,000$10,000The Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsProvide educational and charitable services.apps.irs.gov
Kropp Charitable Foundation IncNebraska City, NE1$10,000$10,000Nebraska City Museum AssociationAnnual operating costs/director compapps.irs.gov
Mansfield Charitable FoundationTama, IA1$10,000$10,000Albion Area Arts CouncilGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Pegler Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$10,000$10,000Emeralds Booster Club IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Pestel Charitable Foundation IncValentine, NE1$10,000$10,000Heart City Theater IncBuilding upgradesapps.irs.gov
Swanson Foundation IncLincoln, NE1$10,000$10,000Lincoln Childrens MuseumGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
The Jim and Shirley Young Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000The Durham MuseumGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Steinhart Foundation IncNebraska City, NE1$10,000$10,000Nebraska City Museum AssociationOperating grantapps.irs.gov
Troy A Kanter Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$10,000$10,000Cedars Youth ServicesGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Weber Family Foundation IncRapid City, SD1$10,000$10,000Burt County MuseumFor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncBillings, MT5$9,300$3,500Table Grace MinistriesNeighbors Feeding Neighborsapps.irs.gov
Alan & Marcia Baer FoundationOmaha, NE4$9,250$5,000Durham MuseumGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR1$8,300$8,300Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsVariousapps.irs.gov
Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation IncBoys Town, NE1$8,000$8,000Opera OmahaCommunity engagement / educationapps.irs.gov
Marcus S & Catherine D Maydew FoundationOmaha, NE2$7,750$7,500Willa Cather FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Joseph R Daly FoundationFort Salonga, NY1$7,500$7,500American Impressionist SocietyGeneral purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Bell Donald G TuwEagan, MN1$6,994$6,994Hastings Museum Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO5$6,600$5,000Museum of Nebraska ArtArt museumsapps.irs.gov
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen Charitable FoundationMcCook, NE1$6,000$6,000Little House MuseumCommunity improvementapps.irs.gov
The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha, NE3$6,000$2,000Durham MuseumUnsolicated request for fundsapps.irs.gov
The Soener FoundationOmaha, NE3$5,400$3,000Omaha Film FestivalCharitableapps.irs.gov
Ash Grove Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS1$5,000$5,000Blue River Arts Council IncArts and cultureapps.irs.gov
CW Yount Foundation IncGering, NE1$5,000$5,000Legacy of the PlainsMuseum Supportapps.irs.gov
Harold W & Lois D Struve FoundationHebron, NE1$5,000$5,000Arts Council of Thayer CountyCharityapps.irs.gov
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation IncNorfolk, NE1$5,000$5,000Norfolk Arts CenterNeedsapps.irs.gov
Joseph A Horwath FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000TBD Dance CollectiveTo continue and expand mission workapps.irs.gov
Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation C/0 Richard RabeGrand Island, NE1$5,000$5,000Grand Island Music SeriesProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Madison Foundation IncMadison, NE1$5,000$5,000Preservation Madison IncCapital outlay and/or maintenanceapps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ2$5,000$4,000Opera Omaha IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Simon Manota E FDNSaint Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Omaha Theater CompanyGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Donlan FoundationWichita, KS3$4,500$2,500Lux Center for the ArtsOperating fund for other public charityapps.irs.gov
The Amphion Foundation Inc Co Alter Kendrick & Baron LLPNew York, NY1$4,500$4,500Opera OmahaEncourage the performance of contemporary concert musicapps.irs.gov
Duncan Family TrustLincoln, NE3$4,270$2,270Foundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Arram Family FoundationKearney, NE2$4,000$3,500Buffalo County Historical SocietyCharitable, for general operationsapps.irs.gov
Olson Tom & Cynthia Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$4,000$4,000Friends of LiedGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Richard and Betti Robinson Charitable FoundationNorfolk, NE1$4,000$4,000Norfolk Arts CenterGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln, NE1$4,000$4,000Mourning HopeBring comfort and hope to children, adults and families before and after a death at no cost to bereaved.apps.irs.gov
Snow Redfern Memorial FoundationAlliance, NE2$3,600$1,800Carnegie Arts Center IncLegacy grantapps.irs.gov
Cardinal Health FoundationDublin, OH1$3,500$3,500Norfolk Arts CenterEmployee engagement\volunteer leadership grantapps.irs.gov
C&B Hearn Foundation IncNashville, TN1$3,005$3,005Willa Cather FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Creigh Family FoundationLincoln, NE2$3,000$1,500Museum of Nebraska ArtGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Darold A Newblom FoundationAlliance, NE1$3,000$3,000Post PlayhouseArts developmentapps.irs.gov
Jaros Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$3,000$3,000Union for Contemporary Art IncCharitable operationsapps.irs.gov
Martha and David Slosburg Family Charitable TrustOmaha, NE1$3,000$3,000Omaha Chamber Music SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Teget FoundationHays, KS1$3,000$3,000Blue River Arts CouncilCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Rebensdorf Family FoundationOmaha, NE2$3,000$2,000Omaha Symphony AssociationTo enrich people's lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music to the greater omaha, nebraska and midwest region while producing a wide variety of concerts to reach the most divapps.irs.gov
Oppenheim Family Fund IncNew York, NY1$2,500$2,500Cedars Youth Services IncUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Landen FoundationOmaha, NE1$2,500$2,500Omaha Conservatory of MusicCharitableapps.irs.gov
Backer Family Charitable TrustOmaha, NE2$2,000$1,000Opera OmahaGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Equitable Bank Charitable FoundationGrand Island, NE1$2,000$2,000House of Bah FoundationOperationalapps.irs.gov
Helen A Pearson Charitable TrustOmaha, NE1$2,000$2,000Table Grace MinistriesRegular operationsapps.irs.gov
Hoff FoundationOmaha, NE2$2,000$1,000Douglas County Historical SocietyGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Olsson Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$2,000$2,000Lincoln Orchestra AssociationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The John & Marie Ukena Charitable TrustGordon, NE1$2,000$2,000Gordon Community TheaterHvac systemapps.irs.gov
Assurity Life FoundationLincoln, NE2$1,600$1,500Mourning HopeGrief Support Servicesapps.irs.gov
Patricia and Ronald Schardt FoundationDeshler, NE1$1,600$1,600Arts Council of Thayer CountyGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
James Stuart III Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$1,500$1,500Lincoln Community PlayhouseCharitableapps.irs.gov
Leigh F Coffin Jane M Coffin & Leigh M Coffin FoundationBeatrice, NE1$1,500$1,500Gage County Historical SocietyClassroom materialsapps.irs.gov
The Lebaron FoundationLincoln, NE1$1,500$1,500Lux Center for the Artssilvery gallery sponsorapps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA1$1,200$1,200BlackisbeautifulneFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Lockwood FoundationCentennial, CO1$1,100$1,100Legacy of the PlainsMuseum fundraisingapps.irs.gov
Dennis & Ellin Murphy FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000$1,000Nebraska Public Media FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Javitch Karen Sokolof Chart FNDCincinnati, OH1$1,000$1,000Omaha Conservatory of MusicSupport of dailyapps.irs.gov
Mann Kind FoundationSouthfield, MI1$1,000$1,000The Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Mary and Daniel Dolan Family FoundationVero Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000The Durham MuseumAll contributions for unrestricted purposesapps.irs.gov
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family FoundationFort Calhoun, NE1$1,000$1,000Fort Atkinson FoundationGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Moglia Family FoundationBellevue, NE1$1,000$1,000Omaha Chamber Music SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mosby Lincoln FoundationWichita, KS1$1,000$1,000Bone Creek Art MuseumOperating fund for other public charityapps.irs.gov
Paideia FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$1,000$1,000The Durham MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Paul and Julie Maass Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000$1,000Fremont Area Art AssociationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Ron and Chris Harris Charitable Foundation TrustLincoln, NE1$1,000$1,000Mourning HopeAid to communityapps.irs.gov
The George H and Elta Spencer Thompson FoundationSterling, CO1$1,000$1,000Sidney Gold Rush DaysOperatingapps.irs.gov
The Springcreek FoundationBerkeley, CA1$1,000$1,000KanekoGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
JC & Jessie Seacrest Family FNDTN First Nebraska Trust Co TrusteeLincoln, NE3$800$400Friends of LiedGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Brickell Family FoundationReston, VA1$500$500The Willa Cather FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
GR'S FoundationWichita, KS1$500$500Lincoln Community PlayhouseOperating fund for other public charityapps.irs.gov
Miller Foundation IncVesuvius, VA1$500$500Joslyn Art MuseumHelp fund art museumapps.irs.gov
The Judith and Marshall Meyer Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$500$500Omaha Conservatory of MusicGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Spotts Trust Charles Hermes TrusteeHastings, NE1$500$500Hastings Museum FoundationCharityapps.irs.gov
Mike and Michelle Berlin Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$400$400Nebraska Public Media FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
SKMBSM Charitable FoundationKearney, NE1$400$400Cedars Youth ServicesTo assist with provided emergency food and shelter for family in crisis foster care youth in the justice systemapps.irs.gov
Avy L & Roberta L Miller Foundation Co Stephanie KoranStanford, CA2$350$250Joslyn Art MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$250$250Patriotic Productions IncMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Kinder Porter Scott Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$250$250Grand Island Childrens MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
S & K Stutheit FoundationSyracuse, NE1$250$250Nebraska Public Media FoundationCharitable uses of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Spreetail FoundationLincoln, NE3$205$103Friends of LiedDonation matchapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Holland FoundationOpera OmahaOmaha, NEOperating$30,359,157apps.irs.gov
Friedland Family FoundationPaula Friedland Boggust FoundationOmaha, NECapital endowment$7,848,035apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NECapital campaign$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEEvolve joslyn capital campaign$2,027,916apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOpas FoundationOmaha, NECapital Project Support$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NECapital Project Support$1,800,000apps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NESupport art museuam$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationStrategic Air Command & Aerospace MuseumAshland, NEGeneral operating support$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationOmaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NEOperating$1,314,862apps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NECharitable$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Boyd Family FoundationNebraska Public Media FoundationLincoln, NEProgram funding for organization activities$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NEHolland center capital campaign$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$526,184apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NETo provide support for the Evolve Joslyn capital campaign to support museum expansion and renovation.$500,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationKanekoOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NETo provide capital support for the Holland Center 20th Anniversary Capital Improvement Project.$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationThe Union for Contemporary Art IncOmaha, NETo participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.$455,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationUnion for Contemporary ArtOmaha, NEGeneral operating$450,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NETo continue support for native american art initiatives$400,000apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationVision Maker MediaLincoln, NEThe power of native arts and cultures storytelling$320,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationLux Center for the ArtsLincoln, NE2026 operating grant$304,693apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEArts and culture$300,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NECapital Project Support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationThe Durham MuseumOmaha, NETo provide capital support for Omaha Union Station Preservation Phase III Roof Replacement Project.$300,000apps.irs.gov
Kitty M Perkins FoundationHastings Museum Foundation IncHastings, NEKoolaid display$270,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NECommunity connections$270,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationEl Museo LatinoOmaha, NEGeneral operating$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationGeneration Diamond CorporationOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$250,000apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationKanekoOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha By DesignOmaha, NETo provide program support to community engagement, titled "We Make Omaha," for the City of Omaha's new comprehensive plan.$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationCass County Historical SocietyPlattsmouth, NECapital campaign$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationDurham MuseumOmaha, NESupport museum programs$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationFriend Historical SocietyFriend, NERenovation of the warren building - opera house$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NESupport art exhibitions$200,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NETo provide additional capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art.$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationVision Maker MediaLincoln, NEProject support grant to expand the native youth media project$200,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationWilla Cather FoundationRed Cloud, NECapital Project Support$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationNebraska State Historical Society FoundationLincoln, NEChimney rock trails$190,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationBone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NETo provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project.$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationUnited By Culture MediaOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$170,000apps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationMainstreet of FremontFremont, NEHoliday decorations and summer flower pots and bumpouts$169,000apps.irs.gov
Ron & Carol Cope Charitable FundMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NEProgram support$162,637apps.irs.gov
John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEGeneral support$160,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEGeneral operating$156,500apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationKanekoOmaha, NEOperating$155,000apps.irs.gov
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEGeneral operating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Sunny Durham Family FoundationKanekoOmaha, NEGeneral support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNebraska Writers CollectiveOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NEString sprouts$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NEEvery single child arts education program$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOutlinc IncLincoln, NE2026 operating grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationThe Union for Contemporary ArtOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
Reva and David Logan FoundationVision Maker MediaLincoln, NECreative shorts$150,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOmaha Star InstituteOmaha, NEGeneral operating$140,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationStrategic Air Command & Aerospace MuseumAshland, NECapital Project Support$133,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNow InitiativeOmaha, NELand purchase/capacity building$130,000apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationBemis Center for Contemporary ArtsOmaha, NEOperating$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationDurham MuseumOmaha, NEOperating$125,000apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOpera OmahaOmana, NEGeneral operating$125,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationNebraska Public Media FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral operating$120,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha By DesignOmaha, NEMarket-to-midtown bikeway$103,746apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationBlue Barn TheatreOmaha, NEOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationBluebird Cultural InitiativeOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$100,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationBone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NETo provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationBone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NETo provide additional capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationGallery 1516 of Regional ArtistsOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationGeneration Diamond CorporationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialHeritage ServicesOmaha, NEGeneral operating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation IncJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEGeneral donation$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NESupport museum$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationLincoln Childrens MuseumLincoln, NECapital Project Support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NETo provide capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NETo provide close-out capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NETo provide closeout capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationMuseum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NETo provide closeout capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation.$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha By DesignOmaha, NEWe make omaha$100,000apps.irs.gov
Centene FoundationOmaha Symphony AssociationOmaha, NEProvide necessary resources for orchestra$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NEPrek drama enrichment$100,000apps.irs.gov
John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationOpas FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Edgar Foster Daniels FoundationOpera OmahaOmaha, NEProgram$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOpera Omaha IncOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncThe Union for Contemporary ArtOmaha, NEWarhol re-granting initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationUnion for Contemporary ArtOmaha, NEYouth engagement programs$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationUnited By Culture MediaOmaha, NEAdditional operating funds$100,000apps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationVision Maker MediaLincoln, NEGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationWhy Arts IncOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$100,000apps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncWilla Cather FoundationRed Cloud, NECapital Improvements$100,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationNebraska Writers CollectiveOmaha, NEGeneral operating$95,800apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationDurham MuseumOmaha, NETemporary exhibit program$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationJoslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NEDripping earth: cannupa hanska luger$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationJoslyn Castle and GardenOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationLegacy of the PlainsGering, NECapital Project Support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha By DesignOmaha, NETo provide three years of general operating support.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Charles E Lakin Foundation IncOmaha Symphony AssociationOmaha, NEContribution for general purposes$75,000apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NELil rosies$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationOmaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NEOperating$75,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOpera Omaha IncOmaha, NETo provide three years of general operating support.$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationThe Durham MuseumOmaha, NEThe negro motorist green book exhibition$75,000apps.irs.gov

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