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Who funds recreation and sports in Nebraska: 70 foundations, $16.9 million in grants

70 private foundations paid 199 grants totaling $16,877,976 to recreation and sports nonprofits in Nebraska, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation, with $12,500,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Recreation and sports
Recipients in
Nebraska
Foundations
70
Grants
199
Total granted
$16,877,976

Foundations that funded recreation and sports in Nebraska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Herbert J Lavigne Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$12,500,000$12,500,000Lavigne Youth OutreachDonationapps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE10$1,255,000$500,000Fair Game ProjectOps sports projectapps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE5$570,000$250,000Seward Changing the Game IncCapital Project Supportapps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationLincoln, NE3$515,000$500,000Lincoln Youth ComplexCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha, NE8$502,000$322,500Equal Play - Inspiring Confidence for GirlsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Schilke Midland Hockey Endowment TSFremont, NE1$250,000$250,000Fremont Ice AssociationProgram relatedapps.irs.gov
Donald E Nielsen Foundation IncOakland, NE1$200,000$200,000Burt County Fair FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationOmaha, NE4$110,000$50,000Arlington Youth SportsRepairs and improvementsapps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustAurora, NE2$110,000$100,000Bremer Community CenterPac purchaseapps.irs.gov
Philip S Mullin Charitable TrustLincoln, NE1$100,000$100,000Lincoln Youth ComplexGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$100,000$100,000Police Athletics for Community EngagementProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Armstrong McDonald FoundationTucson, AZ1$76,460$76,460Special Olympics Nebraska IncSpecial olympics nebraska state games supportapps.irs.gov
The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustOverland Park, KS1$50,000$50,000Rabble MillUnrestrictedCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Wortman Family Charitable TrustAurora, NE2$42,635$42,585Bremer Community CenterOperatingapps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationWoodbine, IA2$35,000$25,000Rabble MillOperatingapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX1$33,333$33,333Lincoln Parks and Recreation FoundationCivicapps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney, NE1$32,500$32,500Nebraska State Fair 1868 FoundationProgrammingapps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationOmaha, NE3$31,000$20,000Bremer Community CenterTo further general programs of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Rogers FoundationLincoln, NE1$25,000$25,000Lincoln Baseball AssociationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Dorothy B Davis FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Special Olympics Nebraska IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationRalston, NE1$25,000$25,000Special Olympics NebraskaProgramming grantapps.irs.gov
Cost of Discipleship FoundationOmaha, NE1$24,000$24,000Victory Boxing ClubGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE1$24,000$24,000Special Olympics Nebraska IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Ashby Foundation IncSanta Fe, NM1$22,000$22,000Fillmore County Agricultural Society IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
CL Werner FoundationValley, NE1$15,000$15,000Elkhorn Athletic AssociationGrant for financial aid scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialMilwaukee, WI1$15,000$15,000Omaha Equestrian FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE2$15,000$10,000Special Olympics NebraskaProject Supportapps.irs.gov
Paideia FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$15,000$15,000Omaha RoadrunnersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Lute Family Foundation IncOgallala, NE1$11,085$11,085Big Mac Sports ClubProvide funds for community supportapps.irs.gov
Al and Marcie Campbell Charitable FMarquette, NE1$10,000$10,000Bremer Community CenterCapital projectapps.irs.gov
Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Omaha Equestrian FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE1$10,000$10,000Omaha Equestrian FoundationSupport for operationsapps.irs.gov
Great West Casualty Company FoundationSouth Sioux City, NE1$10,000$10,000Siouxland Freedom ParkCharitable Donationapps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln, NE2$9,000$5,000Belmont Community CenterPurchase a 15-passenger van to transport children in their program to field trips and offsite activities.apps.irs.gov
Cemer FoundationOmaha, NE1$7,500$7,500Elkhorn Athletic AssociationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Chesterman Family FoundationSioux City, IA1$7,500$7,500Free Bikes 4 Kidz OmahaTo further programs of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN5$6,200$1,500Nuckolls County Foundation IncMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
Webster Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$6,000$6,000Omaha Equestrian FoundationUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA90$5,278$274Special Olympics Nebraska IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Alan & Marcia Baer FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000Nebraska Youth Bowling PartnershipGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Buffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000Belmont Community CenterRedevelopment plan project supportapps.irs.gov
Dinsdale Family Foundation IncCentral City, NE1$5,000$5,000Merrick County Child Care IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncBillings, MT2$5,000$4,500Lexington Unifut Club Soccer LeagueGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$5,000$5,000Nebraska City Baseball AssociationUpgradesapps.irs.gov
Kropp Charitable Foundation IncNebraska City, NE1$5,000$5,000Nebraska City Baseball AssociationField upkeepapps.irs.gov
Simon Manota E FDNSaint Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Special Olympics Nebraska IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Dolezal Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$4,000$4,000Belmont Community CenterGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
CW Yount Foundation IncGering, NE1$3,000$3,000Gering Prep BaseballProgram Supportapps.irs.gov
Jaros Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$3,000$3,000B&B Sports AcademyCharitable operationsapps.irs.gov
The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha, NE2$3,000$2,000Special Olympics NebraskaUnsolicated request for fundsapps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$2,500$2,500Rabble MillCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark GraffMcCook, NE1$2,500$2,500MCC Indians Boosters IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Landen FoundationOmaha, NE1$2,500$2,500Special Olympics NebraskaCharitableapps.irs.gov
Held Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$2,225$2,225Elkhorn Athletic AssociationCharitable contribution to organization.apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL2$1,500$1,000Team 402Employee helping handsapps.irs.gov
Fred J and Nora H Sonderup TrustSt Paul, NE1$1,050$1,050Little Cats Youth FootballProgram fundingapps.irs.gov
Heartland Midwest FoundationOlathe, KS1$1,000$1,000Waverly RiptideCharitableapps.irs.gov
Joe Ricketts Nebraska FoundationLittleton, CO1$1,000$1,000Papillion Community FoundationSpport for the 50 milemarch event.apps.irs.gov
McCarthy Redland Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$1,000$1,000Special Olympics NebraskaGeneralapps.irs.gov
Pegler Family FoundationLincoln, NE1$1,000$1,000Woods Tennis and Educational FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$750$750Elkhorn Athletic Association IncOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Donlan FoundationWichita, KS1$500$500Woods Tennis and Educational FoundationOperating fund for community fundsapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Sherman Challengers Wrestling Club IncRecreation, sports, leisure, athleticsapps.irs.gov
Interstates FoundationSioux Center, IA1$500$500For Feek ForeverDonationapps.irs.gov
The Michael & Lois Wilke FoundationStanton, NE1$500$500Special Olympics NebraskaGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE2$250$150Sarpy County Swim Club IncMatching gift programapps.irs.gov
Lindsay Family FoundationEagan, MN1$100$100Special Olympics NebraskaGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA1$50$50Special Olympics NebraskaMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationWichita, KS1$35$35Special Olympics Nebraska IncProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$25$25Special Olympics Nebraska IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Herbert J Lavigne Family FoundationLavigne Youth OutreachOmaha, NEDonation$12,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationFair Game ProjectOmaha, NEOps sports project$500,000apps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationLincoln Youth ComplexLincoln, NECapital campaign$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationEqual Play - Inspiring Confidence for GirlsOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$322,500apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationLincoln Parks & Recreation FoundationLincoln, NESouth haymarket park$300,000apps.irs.gov
Schilke Midland Hockey Endowment TSFremont Ice AssociationFremont, NEProgram related$250,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationSeward Changing the Game IncSeward, NECapital Project Support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Donald E Nielsen Foundation IncBurt County Fair FoundationTekamah, NEGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationSiouxland Tennis Association IncSouth Sioux City, NECapital Project Support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustBremer Community CenterAurora, NEPac purchase$100,000apps.irs.gov
Philip S Mullin Charitable TrustLincoln Youth ComplexLincoln, NEGeneral operations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationPolice Athletics for Community EngagementOmaha, NEProgram support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationPolice Athletics for Community EngagementOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationBike Walk NebraskaOmaha, NETrail town accelerator$95,000apps.irs.gov
Armstrong McDonald FoundationSpecial Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NESpecial olympics nebraska state games support$76,460apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationBike Walk NebraskaOmaha, NE2026 operating grant$65,000apps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationArlington Youth SportsArlington, NERepairs and improvements$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationFootball for the World Foundation USAOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Sports CommissionBoys Town, NEGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationPolice Athletics for Community EngagementOmaha, NEAthletics programming$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustRabble MillLincoln, NEUnrestrictedCommunity support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationSpecial Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationCamp Outpost IncAshland, NE2025 operating grant$45,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationCamp Outpost IncAshland, NE2026 operating grant$45,000apps.irs.gov
Wortman Family Charitable TrustBremer Community CenterAurora, NEOperating$42,585apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationFuture Soccer IncOmaha, NESoccer in the community$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationKaleo On the RiverBurwell, NEDirector of transformational programming$40,000apps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationLincoln Parks and Recreation FoundationLincoln, NECivic$33,333apps.irs.gov
Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncNebraska State Fair 1868 FoundationLincoln, NEProgramming$32,500apps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationVictory Boxing ClubOmaha, NEGeneral operating funds$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationIvys League Youth Sports AcademyOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rogers FoundationLincoln Baseball AssociationLincoln, NECharitable$25,000apps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationRabble MillLincoln, NEOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NEProgramming grant$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Dorothy B Davis FoundationSpecial Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationSpecial Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NEProgram support$24,000apps.irs.gov
Cost of Discipleship FoundationVictory Boxing ClubOmaha, NEGeneral support$24,000apps.irs.gov
The Ashby Foundation IncFillmore County Agricultural Society IncGeneva, NEGeneral Support$22,000apps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationBremer Community CenterAurora, NETo further general programs of the organization.$20,000apps.irs.gov
Robert B Daugherty FoundationPolice Athletics for Community EngagementOmaha, NEGeneral Operating Support$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationThe Keys FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
CL Werner FoundationElkhorn Athletic AssociationElkhorn, NEGrant for financial aid scholarships$15,000apps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationFriends of Fremont Area ParksFremont, NEFishing derby$15,000apps.irs.gov
Debby Durham Family FoundationOmaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating funds$15,000apps.irs.gov
Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialOmaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Paideia FoundationOmaha RoadrunnersBellevue, NEGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationPapillion Community Foundation IncPapillion, NEGeneral operating support$14,500apps.irs.gov
Lute Family Foundation IncBig Mac Sports ClubOgallala, NEProvide funds for community support$11,085apps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationB&B Sports AcademyOmaha, NEOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Al and Marcie Campbell Charitable FBremer Community CenterAurora, NECapital project$10,000apps.irs.gov
Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustHamilton County Youth CenterAurora, NEFlooring and fencing$10,000apps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationLincoln International FCLincoln, NEGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable FoundationOmaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NECharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NESupport for operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationOmaha Sports CommissionBoys Town, NEGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Great West Casualty Company FoundationSiouxland Freedom ParkSouth Sioux City, NECharitable Donation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NEProject Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozier FoundationThe Keys FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cemer FoundationElkhorn Athletic AssociationOmaha, NEGeneral fund$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Chesterman Family FoundationFree Bikes 4 Kidz OmahaOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$7,500apps.irs.gov
Webster Family FoundationOmaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NEUnrestricted grant$6,000apps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationSpecial Olympics of Nebraska IncOmaha, NETo further general programs of the organization.$6,000apps.irs.gov
Buffett Early Childhood FundBelmont Community CenterLincoln, NERedevelopment plan project support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnBelmont Community CenterLincoln, NEPurchase a 15-passenger van to transport children in their program to field trips and offsite activities.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationEqual Play - Inspiring Confidence for GirlsOmaha, NEMatching Gifts$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationHamilton County Youth CenterAurora, NETo further general programs of the organization.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dinsdale Family Foundation IncMerrick County Child Care IncCentral City, NEGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family FoundationNebraska City Baseball AssociationNebraska City, NEUpgrades$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kropp Charitable Foundation IncNebraska City Baseball AssociationNebraska City, NEField upkeep$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alan & Marcia Baer FoundationNebraska Youth Bowling PartnershipOmaha, NEGeneral operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Abel FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NEGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Simon Manota E FDNSpecial Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncLexington Unifut Club Soccer LeagueLexington, NEGeneral Operating Support$4,500apps.irs.gov
Dolezal Family FoundationBelmont Community CenterLincoln, NEGeneral charitable purpose$4,000apps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln International FCLincoln, NESupport soccer program costs, i.e., equipment, transportation, meals, mentorship activities, for underserved kids.$4,000apps.irs.gov
Jaros Family FoundationB&B Sports AcademyOmaha, NECharitable operations$3,000apps.irs.gov
CW Yount Foundation IncGering Prep BaseballGering, NEProgram Support$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark GraffMCC Indians Boosters IncMcCook, NEGeneral operations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationRabble MillLincoln, NECharitable$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Landen FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NECharitable$2,500apps.irs.gov
Held Family FoundationElkhorn Athletic AssociationElkhorn, NECharitable contribution to organization.$2,225apps.irs.gov
The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NEUnsolicated request for funds$2,000apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationNuckolls County Foundation IncGrand Island, NEMember co-op matches$1,500apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationPerkins County Fair Board IncGrant, NEMember co-op matches$1,500apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationButler County Ag Society Foundation IncDavid City, NEMember co-op matches$1,250apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationCass County Fair FoundationWeeping Water, NEMember co-op matches$1,250apps.irs.gov
Fred J and Nora H Sonderup TrustLittle Cats Youth FootballSt Paul, NEProgram funding$1,050apps.irs.gov
The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NEUnsolicated request for funds$1,000apps.irs.gov
Joe Ricketts Nebraska FoundationPapillion Community FoundationPapillion, NESpport for the 50 milemarch event.$1,000apps.irs.gov
McCarthy Redland Family FoundationSpecial Olympics NebraskaOmaha, NEGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationTeam 402Lincoln, NEEmployee helping hands$1,000apps.irs.gov
Heartland Midwest FoundationWaverly RiptideWaverly, NECharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Pegler Family FoundationWoods Tennis and Educational FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral operations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationElkhorn Athletic Association IncElkhorn, NEOther civic / community$750apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSarpy County Agricultural Society IncSpringfield, NEMember co-op matches$700apps.irs.gov
Interstates FoundationFor Feek ForeverGretna, NEDonation$500apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncKaleo On the RiverBurwell, NEVolunteer Day Project$500apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationRabble MillLincoln, NE2024 wellbeing honorarium$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSherman Challengers Wrestling Club IncOmaha, NERecreation, sports, leisure, athletics$500apps.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.