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Who funds environment in Nebraska: 71 foundations, $16.7 million in grants

71 private foundations paid 130 grants totaling $16,650,635 to environment 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 Sherwood Foundation, with $7,985,427 in 18 grants.

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Cause
Environment
Recipients in
Nebraska
Foundations
71
Grants
130
Total granted
$16,650,635

Foundations that funded environment in Nebraska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE18$7,985,427$5,011,904Omaha Parks FoundationOmaha central baseball/boyd parkapps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE6$1,905,000$1,600,000Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationCapital Project Supportapps.irs.gov
Carrier Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL1$1,300,000$1,300,000National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000,000$1,000,000Lake Cunningham Development TrustCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha, NE4$675,387$500,387Omaha Parks Foundation IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha, NE3$601,000$450,000Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationTo provide capital support for the Nebraska Outdoor Venture Parks Project.apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOmaha, NE2$543,000$493,000Seventy Five North Revitalization CorpGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE1$475,000$475,000National Arbor Day FoundationCapital improvementsapps.irs.gov
Meritage Cares FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$300,000$300,000National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral & unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Shore-Schor Susan Carol Family TrustHenderson, NV1$264,991$264,991National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000National Arbor Day Foundation2025 employee engagement global tree plantingapps.irs.gov
Bill and Berniece Grewcock FoundationOmaha, NE1$250,000$250,000Conservation FusionUndesignatedapps.irs.gov
Mathworks Foundation IncNatick, MA1$250,000$250,000National Arbor Day FoundationExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationRalston, NE1$75,000$75,000Lake Cunningham Development TrustCapital grantapps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE1$75,000$75,000Omaha Municipal Land BankSupport redevelopmentapps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationOmaha, NE1$75,000$75,000Lake Cunningham Development TrustOperatingapps.irs.gov
Donlan FoundationWichita, KS1$50,000$50,000Solidago ConservancyOperating fund for other public charityapps.irs.gov
Lauritzen FoundationOmaha, NE1$50,000$50,000Omaha Parks FoundationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE2$50,000$25,000Omaha Municipal Land BankGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha, NE3$47,500$25,000Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationGeneral Fundingapps.irs.gov
Paul John Anton & Doris Wirth Foundation IncNebraska City, NE1$35,000$35,000Otoe County Wildlife ClubSkid loaderapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE3$30,000$10,000Friends of Nebraska City Riverview Nature ParkEnvironmentapps.irs.gov
Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustLincoln, NE1$25,000$25,000Conservation NebraskaProvide educational and charitable services.apps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationCouncil Bluffs, IA1$25,000$25,000Omaha Botanical Center IncIowa youth educational programming 2024-2025apps.irs.gov
The Chesterman Family FoundationSioux City, IA2$25,000$15,000Lake Cunningham Development TrustTo further the programs of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Fliesbach Family FoundationScottsbluff, NE1$25,000$25,000Platte River Basin EnvironmentsFor nature preservation in platte river basinapps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$20,000$20,000Prairie Plains Resource InstituteGeneral operating fundsapps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$20,000$20,000Nebraska Game & Parks FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE1$20,000$20,000Omaha Parks Foundation IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustAurora, NE1$20,000$20,000Prairie Plains Resource Institute30' x 60' greenhouseapps.irs.gov
The Dorothy B Davis FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Kamo IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationOmaha, NE1$15,000$15,000Prairie Plains Resource InstituteTo further general programs of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Cooper FoundationLincoln, NE1$15,000$15,000Conservation NebraskaOperatingapps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustAurora, NE1$15,000$15,000Prairie Plains Resource InstituteRestoration capacity grantapps.irs.gov
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE2$10,050$10,000Conservation NebraskaCommon ground community gardenapps.irs.gov
Adah K Millard Charitable TrustChicago, IL1$10,000$10,000Omaha Botanical Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Lake Cunningham Development TrustSupport for operationsapps.irs.gov
Gross Family Foundation IncVail, CO1$10,000$10,000Nebraska Statewide Arboretum IncAnnual appealapps.irs.gov
HDR FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Keep Omaha Beautiful IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston FoundationLincoln, NE1$10,000$10,000Prairie Plains Resource InstituteGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Keep Omaha BeautifulGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Jim and Shirley Young Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Omaha Botanical Center IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE1$7,000$7,000Omaha Botanical CenterCharitableapps.irs.gov
Benco Family Foundation Fka Cohen Family Charitable FoundationPittston, PA1$5,000$5,000National Arbor Day FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$3,000$3,000Omaha Parks FoundationTo improve, promote, preserve, protect and support omaha's parks and recreation systemapps.irs.gov
William R Patrick FoundationOmaha, NE1$3,000$3,000Keep Omaha Beautiful IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Fullgraf FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Sangree FoudationAlliance, OH1$2,000$2,000National Arbor Day FoundationFor general operating needs of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha, NE1$2,000$2,000Keep Omaha Beautiful IncUnsolicated request for fundsapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$1,681$1,681National Arbor Day FoundationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA24$1,083$137Prairie Plains Resource InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Adams RBG Empowerment FundLincoln, NE1$1,000$1,000Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncTo further the programs of the organization.apps.irs.gov
The Giving 3 FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000$1,000Omaha Parks Foundation IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Martin Family Charitable Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Merchants Bonding Company FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$1,000$1,000Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Owen FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000$1,000Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Wold FoundationCasper, WY1$1,000$1,000Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWhooping cranesapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$918$918National Arbor Day FoundationMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$720$720National Arbor Day Foundation720apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$630$330National Arbor Day FoundationEnvironmental quality, protection and beautificationapps.irs.gov
Seline Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$500$500Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Tapestry Foundation IncNew York, NY1$500$500Friends of Nebraska Monarchs IncorporatedEmployee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Posner-Wallace FoundationWilmington, DE1$400$400National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$262$262National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI1$250$250National Arbor Day FoundationMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota IncWilmington, DE1$250$250National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Sharon H Limaye FoundationNewtown Square, PA1$250$250National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Kappler Marrack FoundationWilmington, DE1$150$150National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$75$75National Arbor Day FoundationDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationHouston, TX1$60$60National Arbor Day FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Assurity Life FoundationLincoln, NE1$51$51Wachiska Audubon SocietySupport Environmental Conservationapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEOmaha central baseball/boyd park$5,011,904apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationNebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NECapital Project Support$1,600,000apps.irs.gov
Carrier Foundation IncNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral support$1,300,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEMemorial park concert 2025$1,200,000apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationLake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NECapital campaign$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Parks Foundation IncOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$500,387apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationSeventy Five North Revitalization CorpOmaha, NEGeneral operating$493,000apps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvements$475,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationNebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NETo provide capital support for the Nebraska Outdoor Venture Parks Project.$450,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationSeventy-Five North Revitalization CorpOmaha, NEHighlander deck replacement$380,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationSeventy-Five North Revitalization CorpOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$308,576apps.irs.gov
Meritage Cares FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral & unrestricted$300,000apps.irs.gov
Shore-Schor Susan Carol Family TrustNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral operating$264,991apps.irs.gov
Bill and Berniece Grewcock FoundationConservation FusionBellevue, NEUndesignated$250,000apps.irs.gov
Mathworks Foundation IncNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEExempt purpose$250,000apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE2025 employee engagement global tree planting$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEKountze park renovation$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationConservation NebraskaLincoln, NE2026 operating grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NETo provide three years of general operating support.$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEBowling grenn park gap$143,321apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationConservation NebraskaLincoln, NEAdditional operating funds$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationLake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationSeventy-Five North Revitalization CorporationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationSolidago ConservancyLincoln, NESalt valley greenway expansion$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NENorth/south omaha holiday lights festival 2025$80,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationPlatte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWood River, NECapital Project Support$80,000apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationLake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NEOperating$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationLake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NECapital grant$75,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NEProgram Support$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NESupport redevelopment$75,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NEGeneral operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Lauritzen FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral exempt purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
Donlan FoundationSolidago ConservancyLincoln, NEOperating fund for other public charity$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationKeep Omaha BeautifulOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$40,000apps.irs.gov
Paul John Anton & Doris Wirth Foundation IncOtoe County Wildlife ClubNebraska City, NESkid loader$35,000apps.irs.gov
Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustConservation NebraskaLincoln, NEProvide educational and charitable services.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hawkins Charitable TrustNebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NEGeneral Funding$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Botanical Center IncOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Botanical Center IncOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$25,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha Botanical Center IncOmaha, NEProgram Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationOmaha Botanical Center IncOmaha, NEIowa youth educational programming 2024-2025$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEHoliday lights festival 2025$25,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha Parks Foundation IncOmaha, NEProgram Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Parks Foundation IncOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Fliesbach Family FoundationPlatte River Basin EnvironmentsScottsbluff, NEFor nature preservation in platte river basin$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationSeventy-Five North Revitalization CorporationOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Dorothy B Davis FoundationKamo IncTekamah, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hawkins Charitable TrustKeep Omaha BeautifulOmaha, NEGeneral Funding$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationNebraska Game & Parks FoundationWaverly, NECharitable$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEMini-grant program$20,000apps.irs.gov
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha Parks Foundation IncOmaha, NEProgram support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationPrairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NEGeneral operating funds$20,000apps.irs.gov
Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustPrairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NE30' x 60' greenhouse$20,000apps.irs.gov
Cooper FoundationConservation NebraskaLincoln, NEOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Chesterman Family FoundationLake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NETo further the programs of the organization$15,000apps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustPrairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NERestoration capacity grant$15,000apps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationPrairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NETo further general programs of the organization.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationConservation NebraskaLincoln, NECommon ground community garden$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationFriends of Nebraska City Riverview Nature ParkNebraska City, NEEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationKeep Omaha BeautifulOmaha, NEGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationKeep Omaha BeautifulOmaha, NEEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
HDR FoundationKeep Omaha Beautiful IncOmaha, NECharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
Burlington Capital FoundationLake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NESupport for operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Gross Family Foundation IncNebraska Statewide Arboretum IncLincoln, NEAnnual appeal$10,000apps.irs.gov
Adah K Millard Charitable TrustOmaha Botanical Center IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Jim and Shirley Young Family FoundationOmaha Botanical Center IncOmaha, NEGeneral purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Chesterman Family FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationPlatte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWood River, NEEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston FoundationPrairie Plains Resource InstituteAurora, NEGeneral purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable FoundationOmaha Botanical CenterOmaha, NECharitable$7,000apps.irs.gov
Benco Family Foundation Fka Cohen Family Charitable FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NECharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
William R Patrick FoundationKeep Omaha Beautiful IncOmaha, NEGeneral$3,000apps.irs.gov
Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable FoundationOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NETo improve, promote, preserve, protect and support omaha's parks and recreation system$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Fullgraf FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral Funding$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationKeep Omaha Beautiful IncOmaha, NEUnsolicated request for funds$2,000apps.irs.gov
Sangree FoudationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEFor general operating needs of the organization$2,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEOther civic / community$1,681apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationSeventy-Five North Revitalization CorpOmaha, NEBoard member expenses for conference$1,626apps.irs.gov
The Merchants Bonding Company FoundationNebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NEProgram support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Owen FoundationNebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NECharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NEOne time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Giving 3 FoundationOmaha Parks Foundation IncOmaha, NEGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Martin Family Charitable Foundation IncPlatte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWood River, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Adams RBG Empowerment FundPlatte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWood River, NETo further the programs of the organization.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Wold FoundationPlatte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust IncWood River, NEWhooping cranes$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEMatching gift$918apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE720$720apps.irs.gov
The Tapestry Foundation IncFriends of Nebraska Monarchs IncorporatedOmaha, NEEmployee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose$500apps.irs.gov
Seline Family FoundationNebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NEGeneral operating$500apps.irs.gov
Posner-Wallace FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$400apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEEnvironmental quality, protection and beautification$330apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationHomestead Conservation Trails AssociationBeatrice, NEEnvironmental quality, protection and beautification$300apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$262apps.irs.gov
Sharon H Limaye FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral support$250apps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationNational Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEMatching gifts$250apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.