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Who funds philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Nebraska: 183 foundations, $131.9 million in grants

183 private foundations paid 429 grants totaling $131,938,854 to philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations 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 $54,138,313 in 32 grants.

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Cause
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations
Recipients in
Nebraska
Foundations
183
Grants
429
Total granted
$131,938,854

Foundations that funded philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Nebraska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE32$54,138,313$15,106,582Omaha Community FoundationOmaha north stadium/butler gast ymca projectapps.irs.gov
Krejci Family FoundationElkhorn, NE1$11,746,402$11,746,402Omaha Community FoundationTo support medical researchapps.irs.gov
Harper Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,473,442$10,473,442Omaha Community FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Friedland Family FoundationOmaha, NE2$7,961,035$7,848,035Steiner Family FoundationCapital endowmentapps.irs.gov
Edward and Sally Malashock Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,806,133$5,806,133Omaha Community FoundationGrantmakingapps.irs.gov
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,029,526$5,029,526Omaha Community FoundationGrantmakingapps.irs.gov
The Claire M Hubbard FoundationOmaha, NE2$4,402,949$3,852,949Omaha Community FoundationDonor advised fundapps.irs.gov
Buffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NE2$4,195,063$3,995,063Nebraska Children & Families FoundationFirst five nebraska operating support, rooted in relationships, communities 4 kids, outdoor space exploration, data project, and changemakers program supportapps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE4$3,885,000$1,500,000Suzanne & Walter Scott FoundationOmaha awardapps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha, NE13$3,257,500$2,000,000Front Porch InvestmentsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Rebecca Susan Buffett FoundationBeverly Hills, CA1$3,000,000$3,000,000Buffett Early Childhood FundGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Richard P & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation IncLincoln, NE1$3,000,000$3,000,000Friends of Kimmel OrchardSupport of 501(c)(3)apps.irs.gov
Victor E and Rosa M Blum FoundationLincoln, NE1$2,460,786$2,460,786York Community FoundationGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE3$1,612,500$1,200,000Nebraska Community FoundationPURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2024 for "Homegrown Challenge Grant Campaigns the "Five to Thrive" programapps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE9$1,145,000$380,000United Way of the MidlandsProgram Supportapps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha, NE14$950,000$250,000Nebraska Children and Families FoundationTo provide three years of support for Beyond School Bells' core work & statewide expansion and enhancement.apps.irs.gov
MDM FoundationGrand Island, NE2$817,813$816,876Greater Grand Island Community FoundationUnrestricted use in the operations of the foundation.apps.irs.gov
Phillip and Terri Schrager FoundationOmaha, NE1$548,323$548,323The Jewish Federation of OmahaExempt charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Gary and Mary West Charitable TrustLa Jolla, CA1$520,000$520,000Omaha Community FoundationTo support the trust's continued efforts in funding charitable organizationsapps.irs.gov
Harbor of Dreams IncLincoln, NE1$360,000$360,000Lincoln Community Foundation IncIn support of community funds within the Lincoln Community Foundation including: $250,000 to the Early Childhood Program, and $110,000 to be designated later.apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE4$350,000$325,000United Way of the Midlands20 - health/human servicesapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL2$275,000$250,000Nebraska Children and Families FoundationCollaboration to support early childhood developmentapps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationOmaha, NE1$267,250$267,250Hamilton Community Foundation IncTo fund the following: donor advised fund $2,500; bremer community center $5,000; go big give project - $3,000 to aurora humane society, go big give project - $10,000 to edgerton education foundation,apps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney, NE4$263,210$101,465Kearney Area Community FoundationCapital Improvementsapps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationCouncil Bluffs, IA1$250,000$250,000United Way of the MidlandsCommunity care fund 2023-2024apps.irs.gov
Wortman Family Charitable TrustAurora, NE2$211,500$210,000Hamilton Community FoundationOperatingapps.irs.gov
Johnny Carson FoundationEncino, CA2$210,000$200,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentUnrestricted supportapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$200,000$200,000Lincoln Community FoundationMatching Grantapps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationLincoln, NE4$194,533$70,000Kearney Area Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE2$187,750$177,750Omaha Community FoundationSupport community fundsapps.irs.gov
Case Family FoundationMcCook, NE1$185,000$185,000Nebraska Community Foundation IncTo further the exempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI1$175,000$175,000Nebraska Children and Families FoundationTo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.apps.irs.gov
Donlan FoundationWichita, KS1$169,500$169,500Lincoln Community FoundationOperating fund for community fundsapps.irs.gov
Heuermann Family Charitable TrustAurora, NE2$156,677$106,677Hamilton Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationOmaha, NE1$150,000$150,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentOperatingapps.irs.gov
Duncan Family TrustLincoln, NE1$148,500$148,500Lincoln Community FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE4$140,000$75,000Omaha Community FoundationProject Supportapps.irs.gov
Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustAurora, NE3$130,000$100,000Hamilton Community FoundationAurora adopt a pet projectapps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOmaha, NE6$126,500$30,000Nebraska Children and Families FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE4$123,500$50,000Share OmahaSupport nonprofit servicesapps.irs.gov
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company FoundationOmaha, NE2$118,500$116,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneralapps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha, NE1$115,000$115,000Nebraska Children & Families FoundationLearn and earn to achieve potential skills scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Assurity Life FoundationLincoln, NE4$114,925$98,925United Way of Lincoln & Lancaster CountyCommunity Supportapps.irs.gov
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable FoundatiOmaha, NE2$110,500$90,500Heartland United WayUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
CL Werner FoundationValley, NE3$95,000$57,500Madonna FoundationRecreation therapy unit on omaha campusapps.irs.gov
Bettenhausen Family FoundationLincoln, NE2$77,580$60,080Lincoln Community FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA1$75,000$75,000United Way of the MidlandsUnited Way Program Grantsapps.irs.gov
The Giving 3 FoundationOmaha, NE1$75,000$75,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustAurora, NE2$70,541$55,871Hamilton Community FoundationFarr fundapps.irs.gov
Hudl FoundationLincoln, NE2$62,427$60,000United Way of Lincoln & Lancaster CountyFor development of youth athleticsapps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE2$58,000$55,500Lincoln Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE3$53,000$34,000United Way of South Central Nebraska Inccommunity wellbeing supportapps.irs.gov
Charles Schneider Family Foundation IncOmaha, NE1$50,000$50,000Jewish Federation of OmahaCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Rod Rhoden FoundationOmaha, NE1$50,000$50,000Omaha Community FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$50,000$30,000Nebraska Enterprise FundEnhancing Technical Assistance to Microbusinessesapps.irs.gov
James Stuart III Family FoundationLincoln, NE4$41,050$40,000Lincoln Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE3$40,250$30,000United Way of the Midlands2025-2026 campaignapps.irs.gov
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family FoundationFort Calhoun, NE2$40,167$36,967Jewish Federation of OmahaGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Cooper FoundationLincoln, NE4$40,000$10,000Jewish Federation of OmahaOperatingapps.irs.gov
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt FoundationHays, KS1$40,000$40,000North Platte Comm College FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE3$40,000$25,000Autism Action PartnershipCharitableapps.irs.gov
Raybould Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$35,000$35,000Lincoln Community FoundationSupportapps.irs.gov
The Dorothy B Davis FoundationWilmington, DE1$35,000$35,000Autism Action PartnershipGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX6$34,000$22,000United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster CountyUnited way/red crossapps.irs.gov
Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha, NE2$32,347$32,097United Way of the MidlandsGeneral Fundingapps.irs.gov
The Schmieding FoundationSpringdale, AR1$32,000$32,000Fitting FuturesVariousapps.irs.gov
William & Laverne Saville FoundationSpalding, NE1$31,500$31,500Dennis & Linda Bauer FoundationGeneral charitable purposes - religiousapps.irs.gov
Laurence & Lydia Baltes CharitableEagan, MN1$30,320$30,320Oregon Trail Community FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Cline Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE2$30,000$25,000United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster CountyTocqueville Society Programapps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncBillings, MT5$30,000$10,000Share OmahaEducationapps.irs.gov
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$30,000$30,000Jewish Federation of Omaha IncGeneral support.apps.irs.gov
Pearson Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$27,500$27,500United Way of the Midlands2025 United Way Campaignapps.irs.gov
Kenneth (kim) & Karen Hawkins FoundationOmaha, NE2$26,200$25,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE1$25,000$25,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentProgramapps.irs.gov
Donald and Lorena Meier FDNPennington, NJ1$25,000$25,000Kearney Area Community FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialMilwaukee, WI1$25,000$25,000Mutual of Omaha FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Simmons Family FoundationWestlake, TX1$25,000$25,000Hooker County Community Foundation IncCivicapps.irs.gov
The Bingaman FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Omaha Community FoundationOne Source - The Background Check Company Charitable Fundapps.irs.gov
The Chief Foundation IncGrand Island, NE1$25,000$25,000Greater Grand Island Community FoundationCapital asset support for communityapps.irs.gov
The Chesterman Family FoundationSioux City, IA4$22,500$10,000United Way of the MidlandsTo further the programs of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Kinder Porter Scott Family FoundationLincoln, NE2$22,000$12,000Lincoln Community FoundationGive to lincoln dayapps.irs.gov
Kinman-Oldfield Fam FDN TrustEagan, MN6$21,000$5,000Mid-Nebraska Community FoundationScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock FoundationOmaha, NE1$20,000$20,000United Way of MidlandsTo further thecharitable purposeof the recipientapps.irs.gov
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable TrustLincoln, NE1$20,000$20,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Noel Barrett Shuler FoundationOmaha, NE1$20,000$20,000Noel Barrett Shuler FoundationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable FoundatOmaha, NE1$20,000$20,000Jewish Federation of OmahaSupport for the institute of holocaust education and the jewish community centerapps.irs.gov
The Bokenkamp Family FoundationSanta Monica, CA1$20,000$20,000Kearney Area Community FoundationSupport of operationsapps.irs.gov
The Further FoundationWilmington, DE2$20,000$10,000Autism Action PartnershipCOMPASS: Autism Training and Consultation Servicesapps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationWoodbine, IA1$20,000$20,000United Way of the MidlandsGrantapps.irs.gov
The Spotts Trust Charles Hermes TrusteeHastings, NE1$18,527$18,527Hastings Community FoundationCharityapps.irs.gov
Adams RBG Empowerment FundLincoln, NE1$18,000$18,000Lincoln Community FoundationTo further the programs of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Rubendall Foundation Charitable TrustLincoln, NE1$17,500$17,500Lincoln Community FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Turner Foundation IncAtlanta, GA2$16,650$10,000Hooker County Community Foundation IncFurther organization's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ3$16,000$7,500Kiwanis Club of Southwest Omaha FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Carl Frohm Memorial FoundationOmaha, NE1$15,442$15,442Jewish Federation of Omaha FoundationChild development centerapps.irs.gov
Leon J MillardChicago, IL1$15,000$15,000Down Syndrome Alliance of the MidlandsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Paul and Julie Maass Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$15,000$15,000United Way of the MidlandsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN3$14,500$10,000Nebraska Community FoundationMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE2$13,000$6,500Gage County United Way IncOperating Supportapps.irs.gov
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston FoundationLincoln, NE2$13,000$10,000Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln forever fundapps.irs.gov
Leon Fellman B'nai Brith Youth Charitable Foundation TrustOmaha, NE1$13,000$13,000Jewish Federation of OmahaVarious charitable organizationsapps.irs.gov
May L Flanagan Foundation IncLincoln, NE2$13,000$10,000Madonna FoundationTo provide tuition reimbursements for staff members who seek educational advancements.apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$12,000$12,000The Jewish Federation of OmahaDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Seline Family FoundationOmaha, NE2$11,500$10,500United Way of the MidlandsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
May T Trust Fbo United WayEagan, MN1$11,496$11,496Fremont Area United WayGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Virgil Eihusen Foundation IncGrand Island, NE1$11,000$11,000Greater Grand Island Community FoundationPurchase statue for airportapps.irs.gov
The Lebaron FoundationLincoln, NE3$10,500$5,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen Charitable FoundationMcCook, NE1$10,000$10,000Haigler Community FoundationCommunity improvementapps.irs.gov
Diabetes Care FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Jim and Elaine Wolf FoundationAlbion, NE1$10,000$10,000Nebraska Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$10,000$10,000Madonna FoundationTo provide general support.apps.irs.gov
Lauritzen FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Martha and David Slosburg Family Charitable TrustOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Omaha Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Slezak Family Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Owen FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000United Way of the MidlandsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Thomas C Hickey & Gertrude CharMilwaukee, WI1$9,971$9,971Madonna FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Hazel Snell Putney - Lincoln Foundation TrustEagan, MN1$9,947$9,947Lincoln Community Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Jeffrey Schrager & Anne York Family FoundationWrightsville Beach, NC1$9,000$9,000Jewish Federation of Omaha IncCharitable operationsapps.irs.gov
Wittmaack Charitable FoundationGretna, NE1$8,836$8,836Lincoln Community FoundationWittmaack To Infinity and Beyond Fundapps.irs.gov
Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation IncHastings, NE1$8,000$8,000Hastings Community FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Raymond L and Rita M Metzner Charitable FoundationOsceola, NE1$8,000$8,000Lexington Community FoundationProvide support at fund raising actiapps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln, NE2$8,000$5,000Nebraska Children & Families FoundationCreates positive change for foster children-siblings through camping and other reunion experiences.apps.irs.gov
JOHN&EILEEN Doherty Foundation IncNorfolk, NE1$7,500$7,500Norfolk Rescue MissionNeedsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA77$6,544$642United Way of the MidlandsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Laura & Richard Schrager Family FoundationSolana Beach, CA1$6,000$6,000Jewish Federation of OmahaGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Watley Charitable FoundationYutan, NE1$6,000$6,000Mater Filius of Nebraska IncTo support general programs of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Adah K Millard Charitable TrustChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Share OmahaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD1$5,000$5,000Nebraska Children and Families FoundationProvide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Black Benjamin A CharSaint Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Grace Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Heartland Bank FoundationGeneva, NE1$5,000$5,000Hamilton Community FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN1$5,000$5,000United Way - MidlandsPublic supportapps.irs.gov
Moglia Family FoundationBellevue, NE1$5,000$5,000Autism Action PartnershipGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Olsson Foundation IncLincoln, NE1$5,000$5,000Madonna FoundationRehabilitation services to physicaly injured peoplesapps.irs.gov
Robert and Ardis James Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Ord Township Library Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Robertson Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000Autism Action PartnershipSupport for autismapps.irs.gov
Snow Redfern Memorial FoundationAlliance, NE1$5,000$5,000Greater Grand Island Community FoundationCommunity capacity grantapps.irs.gov
Steve Pearson Foundation IncRidgewood, NJ1$5,000$5,000Hooker County Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
William R Patrick FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentGeneralapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO5$4,965$2,500Lexington Community FoundationCommunity foundationsapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$4,775$4,775Womenade of ElkhornHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
Stallman Frieda Test TrustEagan, MN1$4,718$4,718Heartland United WayGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Oldfather Foundation TrustKearney, NE1$4,500$4,500Kearney Area Community FoundationGeneral funds operationsapps.irs.gov
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL1$4,000$4,000Jewish Federation of Omaha IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ike Nizam Foundation IncBrentwood, TN1$4,000$4,000Lincoln Community FoundationTo promote and support function as public charities and/or exempt operating foundationsapps.irs.gov
The Rebensdorf Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$4,000$4,000Madonna FoundationTo provide funding to madonna rehabilitation hospital.apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$3,300$3,300Adams County Lutheran Education AssociationMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Quivey-Bay State FoundationScottsbluff, NE1$3,000$3,000Sioux County FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Stern Sidney Memorial TuwSaint Louis, MO1$3,000$3,000Jewish Federation of Omaha IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Swanson Family FoundationWellington, CO1$3,000$3,000Phelps County Community FoundationFund for local charitable agenciesapps.irs.gov
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark GraffMcCook, NE3$3,000$1,500Hastings Community FoundationCommunity programapps.irs.gov
The Thome Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$3,000$3,000Hausmann Family FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Jeo FoundationWahoo, NE4$2,720$1,000Apace FoundationGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Bugeaters Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$2,500$2,500Madonna FoundationSupport organizationapps.irs.gov
Helle Family FoundationEdwards, CO1$2,500$2,500Hooker County Community FoundationTo further program servicesapps.irs.gov
Merriman Family FoundationDurango, CO1$2,500$2,500Hooker County Community FoundationScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Pegler Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$2,500$2,500Lighthouse FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Valley Community Historical SocietyValley, NE1$2,000$2,000DC West Schools FoundationStudent scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Blair and Suzanne Vogel Foundation IncOmaha, NE1$1,750$1,750Down Syndrome Alliance of the MidlandsGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Creigh Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$1,500$1,500Nebraska Cultural EndowmentGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Hawkins Family FoundationVero Beach, FL1$1,500$1,500The Josiah FoundationGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Lockwood FoundationCentennial, CO1$1,500$1,500Oregon Trail Community FoundationImproving educationapps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationDes Moines, IA1$1,458$1,458United Way of the MidlandsFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organizationapps.irs.gov
Backer Family Charitable TrustOmaha, NE1$1,349$1,349Lincoln Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationArdmore, OK1$1,300$1,300Nebraska Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Spreetail FoundationLincoln, NE1$1,184$1,184Omaha Community FoundationDonation Matchapps.irs.gov
R Kent & Terri N Jex Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$1,026$1,026Lincoln Community FoundationLincoln littlesapps.irs.gov
CW Yount Foundation IncGering, NE1$1,000$1,000Oregon Trail Community FoundationSupport Community Programsapps.irs.gov
Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA1$1,000$1,000Winnebago Health FoundationEmployee matching gift - for general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Growing Good FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000$1,000Metro Omaha Medical Society FoundationProvide support to community priorities where physician involvement can make a difference in improving the health of the metro omaha community.apps.irs.gov
Leigh F Coffin Jane M Coffin & Leigh M Coffin FoundationBeatrice, NE1$1,000$1,000Beatrice Rotary FoundationVeterans parkapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$1,000$1,000Nebraska Cultural EndowmentAgent - individual hhapps.irs.gov
The BWBR FoundationSt Paul, MN1$1,000$1,000United Way of the MidlandsGeneral capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Tye Family FoundationKearney, NE1$1,000$1,000Kearney Area Community FoundationGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
Equitable Bank Charitable FoundationGrand Island, NE1$500$500Giltner Public Schools FoundationOperationalapps.irs.gov
The Merchants Bonding Company FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$500$500Midlands Community FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$300$300United Way of the MidlandsMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY2$271$250Omaha Community Foundation Donor Directed DepositoryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$200$200Ashland Area FoundationCharitable operations expensesapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY2$200$100Omaha I-80 Cosmopolitan Club FoundationGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Berenstein Family FoundationSioux City, IA1$150$150Winnebago Health FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Hemic FoundationHonolulu, HI1$103$103United Way of the MidlandsGeneral purpose supportapps.irs.gov
JC & Jessie Seacrest Family FNDTN First Nebraska Trust Co TrusteeLincoln, NE1$100$100Lincoln Community FoundationGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$60$60Omaha Community FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEOmaha north stadium/butler gast ymca project$15,106,582apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationBuffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$15,100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationBuffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$15,089,706apps.irs.gov
Krejci Family FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NETo support medical research$11,746,402apps.irs.gov
Harper Family FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral$10,473,442apps.irs.gov
Friedland Family FoundationSteiner Family FoundationOmaha, NECapital endowment$7,848,035apps.irs.gov
Edward and Sally Malashock Family FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEGrantmaking$5,806,133apps.irs.gov
The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEGrantmaking$5,029,526apps.irs.gov
Buffett Early Childhood FundNebraska Children & Families FoundationLincoln, NEFirst five nebraska operating support, rooted in relationships, communities 4 kids, outdoor space exploration, data project, and changemakers program support$3,995,063apps.irs.gov
The Claire M Hubbard FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEDonor advised fund$3,852,949apps.irs.gov
Rebecca Susan Buffett FoundationBuffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NEGeneral operating$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
Richard P & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation IncFriends of Kimmel OrchardLincoln, NESupport of 501(c)(3)$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNebraska Children & Families FoundationLincoln, NEBring up ne - community wellbeing - connected youth$2,739,838apps.irs.gov
Victor E and Rosa M Blum FoundationYork Community FoundationYork, NEGeneral donation$2,460,786apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationFront Porch InvestmentsOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NECommunity education program grant$1,602,291apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationSuzanne & Walter Scott FoundationOmaha, NEOmaha award$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEProgram support$1,375,000apps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncNebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NEPURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2024 for "Homegrown Challenge Grant Campaigns the "Five to Thrive" program$1,200,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationMidlands Community FoundationPapillion, NESarpy county stabilization fund$1,021,336apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationSinger FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
MDM FoundationGreater Grand Island Community FoundationGrand Island, NEUnrestricted use in the operations of the foundation.$816,876apps.irs.gov
The Claire M Hubbard FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEDonor advised fund$550,000apps.irs.gov
Phillip and Terri Schrager FoundationThe Jewish Federation of OmahaOmaha, NEExempt charitable purposes$548,323apps.irs.gov
Gary and Mary West Charitable TrustOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NETo support the trust's continued efforts in funding charitable organizations$520,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationJewish Federation of OmahaOmaha, NERose blumkin home capital campaign$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NEProgram Support$380,000apps.irs.gov
Harbor of Dreams IncLincoln Community Foundation IncLincoln, NEIn support of community funds within the Lincoln Community Foundation including: $250,000 to the Early Childhood Program, and $110,000 to be designated later.$360,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEVoices for children 2026 operating grant$352,778apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE20 - health/human services$325,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NESouthside redevelopment corp 2026 operating$305,282apps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncNebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NETo be allocated $100,000 to general operations and $175,000 for hometown challenge grants$275,000apps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationHamilton Community Foundation IncAurora, NETo fund the following: donor advised fund $2,500; bremer community center $5,000; go big give project - $3,000 to aurora humane society, go big give project - $10,000 to edgerton education foundation,$267,250apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NECommunity interest funds 2026$251,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationNebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NETo provide three years of support for Beyond School Bells' core work & statewide expansion and enhancement.$250,000apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationNebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NECollaboration to support early childhood development$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNorth Platte Community College FoundationNorth Platte, NEElecrical technology building$250,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationNorth Platte Community College FoundationNorth Platte, NECapital Project Support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NEJobs for america's graduates challenge grant$250,000apps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NECommunity care fund 2023-2024$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNebraska Children & Families FoundationLincoln, NEBeyond school bells$247,000apps.irs.gov
Wortman Family Charitable TrustHamilton Community FoundationAurora, NEOperating$210,000apps.irs.gov
Buffett Early Childhood FundLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NELincoln littles program support$200,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEMatching Grant$200,000apps.irs.gov
Johnny Carson FoundationNebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEUnrestricted support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Case Family FoundationNebraska Community Foundation IncLincoln, NETo further the exempt purpose of the organization$185,000apps.irs.gov
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NESupport community funds$177,750apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationNebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NETo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.$175,000apps.irs.gov
Donlan FoundationLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEOperating fund for community funds$169,500apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationThe Madonna FoundationLincoln, NELong covid care$166,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$165,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationHamilton Community FoundationAurora, NECounty inclusive playground$150,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationNebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NETo provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Community Foundation Peer Learning Network.$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEImpact analysis project$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Holland FoundationNebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEOperating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NETo provide two years of program support for the Community Interest Funds.$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationPawnee City Community FoundationPawnee City, NEPurchase of existing early learning child care center$150,000apps.irs.gov
Duncan Family TrustLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral operations$148,500apps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncNebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NEAs an additional voluntary gift to the "fund for children and youth" under agreement dated june 15, 2020, for the purposes described in paragraph 4(b) of the agreement$137,500apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationNebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEOmaha innovation connection hub$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationShare OmahaOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company FoundationUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral$116,000apps.irs.gov
Richard Brooke FoundationNebraska Children & Families FoundationLincoln, NELearn and earn to achieve potential skills scholarships$115,000apps.irs.gov
Friedland Family FoundationJewish Federation of OmahaOmaha, NECommunity programs$113,000apps.irs.gov
Heuermann Family Charitable TrustHamilton Community FoundationAurora, NEGeneral fund$106,677apps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney Area Community FoundationKearney, NECapital Improvements$101,465apps.irs.gov
Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustHamilton Community FoundationAurora, NEAurora adopt a pet project$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationNebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NEProgram Support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOregon Trail Community FoundationScottsbluff, NEUpgrading hemingfors playground for generations to come$100,000apps.irs.gov
Assurity Life FoundationUnited Way of Lincoln & Lancaster CountyLincoln, NECommunity Support$98,925apps.irs.gov
SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable FoundatiHeartland United WayGrand Island, NEUnrestricted grant$90,500apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEProgram Support$90,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationGiltner Public Schools FoundationGiltner, NELittle stingers child care expansion & relocation$75,000apps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncMid-Nebraska Community FoundationNorth Platte, NECapital Improvements$75,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha Community FoundationOmaha, NEProject Support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Peter Kiewit FoundationRock County Growth IncBassett, NETo provide capital support for the Rock County Community Center.$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Giving 3 FoundationUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral fund$75,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncUnited Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NEUnited Way Program Grants$75,000apps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney Area Community FoundationKearney, NEEquipment$71,745apps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationKearney Area Community FoundationKearney, NEGeneral fund$70,000apps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral fund$66,200apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationNebraska Enterprise FundOakland, NEGeneral operating support$65,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationShare OmahaOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$65,000apps.irs.gov
Bettenhausen Family FoundationLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral purpose$60,080apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationFront Porch InvestmentsOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Hudl FoundationUnited Way of Lincoln & Lancaster CountyLincoln, NEFor development of youth athletics$60,000apps.irs.gov
CL Werner FoundationMadonna FoundationLincoln, NERecreation therapy unit on omaha campus$57,500apps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustHamilton Community FoundationAurora, NEFarr fund$55,871apps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln Community FoundationLincoln, NECharitable$55,500apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationAutism Action PartnershipOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationAutism Action PartnershipOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationCode Black Professional Tech NetworkOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationCode Black Professional Tech NetworkOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Schneider Family Foundation IncJewish Federation of OmahaS ND St Omaha, NECharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationNebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationNebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov

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