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Who funds public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Nebraska: 19 foundations, $2 million in grants
19 private foundations paid 46 grants totaling $1,981,936 to public safety, disaster preparedness and relief 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 Lozier Foundation, with $1,563,700 in 3 grants.
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- Cause
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief
- Recipients in
- Nebraska
- Foundations
- 19
- Grants
- 46
- Total granted
- $1,981,936
Foundations that funded public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Nebraska
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lozier Foundation | Omaha, NE | 3 | $1,563,700 | $1,500,000 | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 5 | $275,000 | $75,000 | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | 2026 operating grant | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rod Rhoden Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $66,000 | $66,000 | First Responders Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Watley Charitable Foundation | Yutan, NE | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Columbus Rescue Mission | Replacement window project | apps.irs.gov |
| JBH Foundation | Heber Springs, AR | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Columbus Rescue Mission | Provide food funding for homeless residing in shelter | apps.irs.gov |
| The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | First Responders Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Git-R-Done Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $8,676 | $8,676 | First Responders Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder Trust | Columbus, NE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Columbus Rescue Mission | Crm banquet match | apps.irs.gov |
| Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | First Responders Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Omaha Northwest Rotary Foundation Inc | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | First Responders Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Paideia Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Columbus Rescue Mission | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 22 | $1,587 | $266 | Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond L and Rita M Metzner Charitable Foundation | Osceola, NE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Columbus Rescue Mission | Religious ministry to aid homeless | apps.irs.gov |
| Conor Lynch Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $1,023 | $1,023 | Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | First Responders Foundation | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | Council Bluffs, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation | Contribution for general purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Iowa Firemens Foundation Inc | Member co-op matches | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Kearney Volunteer Fire Department | Hometown heroes donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry and Jean Bunderoff Fund Inc | Omaha, NE | 1 | $200 | $200 | Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lozier Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General operating support | $1,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | 2026 operating grant | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rod Rhoden Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $66,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | North omaha baseball - summer 2025 | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lozier Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General operating support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherwood Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | First responders, veteran & family wellness | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherwood Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2026 operating grant | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Training & development grant | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Watley Charitable Foundation | Columbus Rescue Mission | Columbus, NE | Replacement window project | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lozier Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General operating support | $13,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| JBH Foundation | Columbus Rescue Mission | Columbus, NE | Provide food funding for homeless residing in shelter | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Git-R-Done Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $8,676 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder Trust | Columbus Rescue Mission | Columbus, NE | Crm banquet match | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paideia Foundation | Columbus Rescue Mission | Columbus, NE | General support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Omaha Northwest Rotary Foundation Inc | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | Scholarships | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond L and Rita M Metzner Charitable Foundation | Columbus Rescue Mission | Columbus, NE | Religious ministry to aid homeless | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Conor Lynch Foundation | Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 | Omaha, NE | Charitable contribution | $1,023 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Iowa Firemens Foundation Inc | Milford, NE | Member co-op matches | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Contribution for general purposes | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $266 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Kearney Volunteer Fire Department | Kearney, NE | Hometown heroes donation | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | First Responders Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $241 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry and Jean Bunderoff Fund Inc | Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Heartland Ready | Omaha, NE | General support | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Columbus Rescue Mission Inc | Columbus, NE | General support | $90 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Elkhorn Valley Amateur Radio Club | Norfolk, NE | General support | $90 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ak Sar Ben Amateur Radio Club Inc | Omaha, NE | General support | $73 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Gretna Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department | Gretna, NE | General support | $70 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Springview Fire & Rescue | Springview, NE | General support | $70 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Coalition of Nebraskans Against Gun Violence Inc | Lincoln, NE | General support | $69 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Valentine Volunteer Fire Department | Valentine, NE | General support | $62 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Wallace Barnett Jr Cism Memorial Foundation | Firth, NE | General support | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dakota County Amateur Radio Club | South Sioux City, NE | General support | $57 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Neligh Fire | Neligh, NE | General support | $56 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Nebraska Troopers Charity Inc | Lincoln, NE | General support | $52 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 | Omaha, NE | General support | $47 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Grand Island Dive Rescue Team Inc | Grand Island, NE | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Plattsmouth Volunteer Firefighters Association | Plattsmouth, NE | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ponderosa Search and Rescue Inc | Marsland, NE | General support | $21 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alexis Project | Bennet, NE | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Black Police Officers Association of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Safety & Health Council of Greater Omaha Inc | Omaha, NE | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tekamah Fire District Foundation | Tekamah, NE | General support | $16 | apps.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.