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Who funds religion-related in Nebraska: 62 foundations, $1.1 million in grants

62 private foundations paid 174 grants totaling $1,092,594 to religion-related 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 $321,250 in 5 grants.

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Cause
Religion-related
Recipients in
Nebraska
Foundations
62
Grants
174
Total granted
$1,092,594

Foundations that funded religion-related in Nebraska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE5$321,250$150,000Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha Nebraska2025 operating grantapps.irs.gov
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE3$165,000$111,000Grace Life Churchchurch supportapps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$50,000$50,000Release IncNext generationapps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE1$40,000$40,000Saving GraceSupport food rescue and distributionapps.irs.gov
Helen Ella & Flory Trust Fbo Nebr AnnualLincoln, NE1$31,900$31,900Nebraska United Methodist FoundationGift to be used in theapps.irs.gov
Acts 4 32-34Zephyr Cove, NV2$31,333$26,333Relevant Community ChurchSupport of Charitable Purposeapps.irs.gov
Guilford FoundationRichmond, VA1$25,000$25,000Back To the BibleGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Wilson FoundationCozad, NE1$25,000$25,000Cozad Camping MinistryReligious-Civicapps.irs.gov
Donald A & Joan M Cimpl FoundationOmaha, NE1$21,000$21,000Cues FundCharitableapps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE2$20,000$15,000Cues FundProgramapps.irs.gov
Eagle FoundationOmaha, NE1$20,000$20,000Cues FundProgram and Project Supportapps.irs.gov
Global Faith Project IncDallas, TX1$20,000$20,000Christ for the City InternationalIn support of international missionsapps.irs.gov
Johnny Carson FoundationEncino, CA1$20,000$20,000The Cues FundElectronic security controlapps.irs.gov
G Andrew Franz Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$17,000$17,000Friends of the ForgottenGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Adonai Foundation IncMountain View, CA1$15,000$15,000Back To the Bible FoundationOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Elva Virginia Young FoundationSeminole, FL1$15,000$15,000Global AssistChristianityapps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE1$15,000$15,000The Big GardenProject Supportapps.irs.gov
One Foundation IncorporatedCedar Rapids, IA1$15,000$15,000Sync With GodDiscipleship Strategy for Sync with God project Technology platform discipling content strategic partner developmentapps.irs.gov
Randy & Jill Langemeier Charitable FoundationAlliance, NE1$15,000$15,000Bridge Steps IncScholorships for reach Cancun/Malloca Ministryapps.irs.gov
Robert and Carole Julian FoundationOmaha, NE1$15,000$15,000Global Faith InstituteGeneralapps.irs.gov
Held Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$14,400$14,400Lights of Hope FoundationCharitable contribution to organization's general fundapps.irs.gov
Miriam Lloyd Halsey FoundationOmaha, NE1$12,000$12,000Holy Family RanchTo continue organization's purposeapps.irs.gov
Byron J & Linda A Stigge FoundationOmaha, NE2$11,000$6,000Cues FundProvides centralized leadership and governance to three urban elementary schools in omaha, ne serving a majority of low-income students and families.apps.irs.gov
Dennis M Jones Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Friends of ForgottenGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Eisele Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Holy Family Shrine IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Javitch Karen Sokolof Chart FNDCincinnati, OH1$10,000$10,000Chabad Lubavitch of Nebraska IncSupport of dailyapps.irs.gov
Lucy Estes Memorial TrustBlackwell, OK1$10,000$10,000Back To the BibleCurrent Operationsapps.irs.gov
Mansfield Charitable FoundationTama, IA1$10,000$10,000Albion Education FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Praise Him FoundationLa Vista, NE1$10,000$10,000The Ranch MinistriesGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Git-R-Done FoundationAtlanta, GA1$10,000$10,000Back To the BibleGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mary Dorothy Fisher Charitable Trust XXXXXXXXSouderton, PA1$8,921$8,921Back To the Bible FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Gustapher FoundationBoston, MA1$7,200$7,200Christ for the City InternationalChristian servicesapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA95$6,956$482Relevant Community ChurchGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Katherine P Hare Charitable TrustMarietta, OH1$6,483$6,483Back To the BibleSupport of programsapps.irs.gov
Clara Schlichtemeier Char Fund IncSaint Louis, MO1$6,000$6,000Back To the BibleGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Watley Charitable FoundationYutan, NE1$6,000$6,000MybridgeTo support the activate global programapps.irs.gov
A & B Winstrom Christian Family FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$5,000$5,000Friends of the ForgottenTo further programs of the organization.apps.irs.gov
CW Yount Foundation IncGering, NE1$5,000$5,000Chuck Wagon ChurchFeed and Clothe Those in Needapps.irs.gov
Ten Talents FoundationValley, NE1$5,000$5,000MybridgeGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Ray and Eleanor Harmon Foundation IncNickerson, NE1$3,000$3,000MybridgeProgram relatedapps.irs.gov
Tecumseh FoundationWilmington, DE1$3,000$3,000Relevant Community ChurchGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Hutt Family FoundationFlower Mound, TX1$2,720$2,720Sos Marriage CareProgram funding for organization activitiesapps.irs.gov
Mark and Cindy Fritz Family FoundationDetroit Lakes, MN1$2,500$2,500Cues FundGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Churchill FoundationBrentwood, TN1$2,022$2,022Relevant Community ChurchCharitable programsapps.irs.gov
Gross Family Foundation IncVail, CO1$2,000$2,000Cues FundAnnual appealapps.irs.gov
Robert F and Sharon L Swartzbaugh FoundationOmaha, NE1$2,000$2,000Releaseto further the tax exempt purposes of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Basch Family FoundationBrooklyn, NY1$2,000$2,000Oasis RetreatTo further jewish causesapps.irs.gov
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable FoundLincoln, NE1$2,000$2,000More MercyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Hesed FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$1,600$1,600Christ for the City Intl IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Wave FoundationDenver, CO1$1,500$1,500ReleaseGeneralapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$1,400$900Cathedral Arts Project IncReligion-related, spiritual developmentapps.irs.gov
P&N Charitable Foundation TrustLincoln, NE1$1,100$1,100F Street Neighborhood ChurchGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
C & M FoundationLong Beach, CA1$1,000$1,000Back To the Bibleministryapps.irs.gov
The Witham Family FoundationJupiter, FL1$1,000$1,000Kris Kildosher MinistriesProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Empowering Works IncAustin, TX1$500$500Christ for the City InternationalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA9$450$50Our Lady of Guadalupe SeminaryFidelity matching gifts to educationapps.irs.gov
Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable FoundationWaterloo, NE1$400$400Waypoint ChurchGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation IncMerrill, WI1$250$250Step Up To LifeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Mark & Kathy Larson FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$250$250Holy Family ShrineTo further the exempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Morlock FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$228$228Back To the BibleGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$206$206Christ for the City International IncEthnic and religiousapps.irs.gov
Spreetail FoundationLincoln, NE1$25$25The Big GardenDonation Matchapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Sherwood FoundationTri-Faith Initiative of Omaha NebraskaOmaha, NE2025 operating grant$150,000apps.irs.gov
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationGrace Life ChurchHastings, NEchurch support$111,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationThe Big GardenOmaha, NEEducational programs$65,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationThe Big GardenOmaha, NEAdditional operating funds$65,000apps.irs.gov
Walter Scott Family FoundationRelease IncOmaha, NENext generation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationCreation Instruction AssociationJuniata, NEprivate education support$45,000apps.irs.gov
The Hawks FoundationSaving GraceOmaha, NESupport food rescue and distribution$40,000apps.irs.gov
Helen Ella & Flory Trust Fbo Nebr AnnualNebraska United Methodist FoundationLincoln, NEGift to be used in the$31,900apps.irs.gov
Acts 4 32-34Relevant Community ChurchElkhorn, NESupport of Charitable Purpose$26,333apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationRelease IncOmaha, NEBinti support$26,250apps.irs.gov
Guilford FoundationBack To the BibleLincoln, NEGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wilson FoundationCozad Camping MinistryCozad, NEReligious-Civic$25,000apps.irs.gov
Donald A & Joan M Cimpl FoundationCues FundOmaha, NECharitable$21,000apps.irs.gov
Global Faith Project IncChrist for the City InternationalOmaha, NEIn support of international missions$20,000apps.irs.gov
Eagle FoundationCues FundOmaha, NEProgram and Project Support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Johnny Carson FoundationThe Cues FundOmaha, NEElectronic security control$20,000apps.irs.gov
G Andrew Franz Family FoundationFriends of the ForgottenOmaha, NEGeneral support$17,000apps.irs.gov
Adonai Foundation IncBack To the Bible FoundationLincoln, NEOperating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Randy & Jill Langemeier Charitable FoundationBridge Steps IncAlliance, NEScholorships for reach Cancun/Malloca Ministry$15,000apps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationCues FundOmaha, NEProgram$15,000apps.irs.gov
Elva Virginia Young FoundationGlobal AssistLincoln, NEChristianity$15,000apps.irs.gov
Robert and Carole Julian FoundationGlobal Faith InstituteOmaha, NEGeneral$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Sherwood FoundationOasis Counseling InternationalNorfolk, NE2025 operating grant$15,000apps.irs.gov
One Foundation IncorporatedSync With GodLincoln, NEDiscipleship Strategy for Sync with God project Technology platform discipling content strategic partner development$15,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual of Omaha FoundationThe Big GardenOmaha, NEProject Support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Held Family FoundationLights of Hope FoundationOmaha, NECharitable contribution to organization's general fund$14,400apps.irs.gov
Miriam Lloyd Halsey FoundationHoly Family RanchOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$12,000apps.irs.gov
Mansfield Charitable FoundationAlbion Education FoundationAlbion, NEScholarships$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lucy Estes Memorial TrustBack To the BibleLincoln, NECurrent Operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Git-R-Done FoundationBack To the BibleLincoln, NEGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Javitch Karen Sokolof Chart FNDChabad Lubavitch of Nebraska IncOmaha, NESupport of daily$10,000apps.irs.gov
Dennis M Jones Family FoundationFriends of ForgottenOmaha, NEGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Eisele Family FoundationHoly Family Shrine IncGretna, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Praise Him FoundationThe Ranch MinistriesOmaha, NEGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationSimple Grace MinistriesMartell, NEmarriage support$9,000apps.irs.gov
Mary Dorothy Fisher Charitable Trust XXXXXXXXBack To the Bible FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral$8,921apps.irs.gov
Gustapher FoundationChrist for the City InternationalOmaha, NEChristian services$7,200apps.irs.gov
Katherine P Hare Charitable TrustBack To the BibleLincoln, NESupport of programs$6,483apps.irs.gov
Clara Schlichtemeier Char Fund IncBack To the BibleLincoln, NEGeneral operating$6,000apps.irs.gov
Byron J & Linda A Stigge FoundationCues FundOmaha, NEProvides centralized leadership and governance to three urban elementary schools in omaha, ne serving a majority of low-income students and families.$6,000apps.irs.gov
Watley Charitable FoundationMybridgeLincoln, NETo support the activate global program$6,000apps.irs.gov
Byron J & Linda A Stigge FoundationCathedral Arts ProjectOmaha, NESupport instruction in the visual and performing arts to the underserved elementary students.$5,000apps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationChrist CrucifiedLincoln, NEProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
CW Yount Foundation IncChuck Wagon ChurchScottsbluff, NEFeed and Clothe Those in Need$5,000apps.irs.gov
A & B Winstrom Christian Family FoundationFriends of the ForgottenOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Acts 4 32-34Harbor MinistriesLincoln, NESupport of Charitable Purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ten Talents FoundationMybridgeLincoln, NEGeneral purposes$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ray and Eleanor Harmon Foundation IncMybridgeLincoln, NEProgram related$3,000apps.irs.gov
Tecumseh FoundationRelevant Community ChurchElkhorn, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000apps.irs.gov
Hutt Family FoundationSos Marriage CareSpringfield, NEProgram funding for organization activities$2,720apps.irs.gov
Mark and Cindy Fritz Family FoundationCues FundOmaha, NEGeneral Operations$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Churchill FoundationRelevant Community ChurchElkhorn, NECharitable programs$2,022apps.irs.gov
Gross Family Foundation IncCues FundOmaha, NEAnnual appeal$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable FoundMore MercyLincoln, NECharitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Basch Family FoundationOasis RetreatOmaha, NETo further jewish causes$2,000apps.irs.gov
Robert F and Sharon L Swartzbaugh FoundationReleaseOmaha, NEto further the tax exempt purposes of the organization$2,000apps.irs.gov
Hesed FoundationChrist for the City Intl IncOmaha, NEGeneral$1,600apps.irs.gov
Wave FoundationReleaseOmaha, NEGeneral$1,500apps.irs.gov
P&N Charitable Foundation TrustF Street Neighborhood ChurchLincoln, NEGeneral Support$1,100apps.irs.gov
C & M FoundationBack To the BibleLincoln, NEministry$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Witham Family FoundationKris Kildosher MinistriesElkhorn, NEProgram support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationCathedral Arts Project IncOmaha, NEReligion-related, spiritual development$900apps.irs.gov
Empowering Works IncChrist for the City InternationalOmaha, NEGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationCreation Instruction Association IncJuniata, NEReligion-related, spiritual development$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRelevant Community ChurchElkhorn, NEGeneral support$482apps.irs.gov
Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable FoundationWaypoint ChurchOmaha, NEGeneral fund$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDominion Institute IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$319apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHindu Temple LTDOmaha, NEGeneral support$280apps.irs.gov
Mark & Kathy Larson FoundationHoly Family ShrineGretna, NETo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250apps.irs.gov
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation IncStep Up To LifeOmaha, NEGeneral operating support$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMary Immaculate Catholic ChurchOmaha, NEGeneral support$245apps.irs.gov
Morlock FoundationBack To the BibleLincoln, NEGeneral operating$228apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncChrist for the City International IncOmaha, NEEthnic and religious$206apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChristian Resource CenterGiltner, NEGeneral support$204apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMidwest Dharma Wheel Contemplative & Healing Arts IncLincoln, NEGeneral support$202apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCues FundOmaha, NEGeneral support$146apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLord of Hosts World Outreach IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$145apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOur Lady of Guadalupe SeminaryDenton, NEGeneral support$144apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunity Bible ChurchOmaha, NEGeneral support$141apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHoly Name Mens ClubOmaha, NEGeneral support$141apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMt Moriah Missionary Baptist ChurchOmaha, NEGeneral support$134apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWaypoint Church IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$134apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVSS Catholic Communications IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$132apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBack To the BibleLincoln, NEGeneral support$127apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLincoln East Band BoostersLincoln, NEGeneral support$126apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMission Heart IncCentral City, NEGeneral support$119apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMercy City Church IncLincoln, NEGeneral support$114apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMaranatha Bible Camp IncMaxwell, NEGeneral support$113apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCalvary Community ChurchLincoln, NEGeneral support$110apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChrist for the City International IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$110apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCalvin Crest Camp Conference and Retreat Center IncFremont, NEGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRak Chazak AmatsKearney, NEGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKountze Memorial Lutheran Church Endowment FundOmaha, NEGeneral support$99apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKing of Kings Lutheran ChurchOmaha, NEGeneral support$96apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Institute of Islamicstudies and CultureOmaha, NEGeneral support$94apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChrist Lutheran School FoundationNorfolk, NEGeneral support$94apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationReruns R Fun IncLa Vista, NEGeneral support$94apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRestoration Ministries IncCozad, NEGeneral support$94apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChabad Lubavitch of Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$90apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOne Voice Ministries IncOmaha, NEGeneral support$87apps.irs.gov

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