Foundations that fund animal welfare in Nebraska
These 24 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Nebraska in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation
- $17,000 to Beatrice Humane Society, Beatrice: General purpose
- $15,000 to Capital Humane Society, Lincoln: General purpose
- $10,000 to Raptor Conservation Alliance, Eagle: Raptor recovery program
How to apply: General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption letter
Doggy Do Good Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to 12 Hills Dog Rescue, Walthill: Support animal shelter facility
- $10,000 to Mccook Humane Society Inc, Mccook: Support animal shelter facility
- $8,000 to Furbaby Rescue Midwest Inc, Norfolk: Support animal shelter facility
How to apply: A completed application is required for grants.
Deadlines: Applications for grants are reviewed annually in august.
Restrictions: Applicants must be 501(c)3 entities that are dog facilities in rural areas of nebraska.
Robert B Daugherty Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Omaha Zoo Foundation, Omaha: Capital Project Support
- $100,000 to Nebraska Humane Society, Omaha: Program Support
How to apply: See exhibit i - grant application procedures and agreement
Restrictions: Primarily for organizations in the state of nebraska, particularly in the greater omaha area.
Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Nebraska Humane Society, Omaha: Annual fund drive
- $10,000 to Kearney Area Animal Shelter, Kearney: Annual contribution
How to apply: Written application explaining how contribution to be used
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Cat House, Lincoln: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Revolution Rescue, Lincoln: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Cl Werner Foundation
- $500,000 to Omaha Zoo Foundation, Omaha: To support the orangutan forest renovations
How to apply: Grant applications should be submitted online at www.clwernerfoundation.org/grant-application. Required submission documents include: 501(c)(3) confirmation letter, most recent form 990, itemized project budget (if applicable), current financial statement, an impact letter...
Deadlines: The foundation will review grant requests on a quarterly basis in january, april, july and october.
Restrictions: Grant recipients must take a year off from applying after three successive years of foundation support.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $335,000 to Omaha Zoo Foundation, Omaha: Animal welfare
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $105,000 to Nebraska Humane Society, Omaha: Program support
How to apply: Large grants of $50,000 or higher - see the organization's website for the large grants process.
Deadlines: See organization's website for application requirements.
Restrictions: See organization's website.
Pegler Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Lincoln Childrens Zoo, Lincoln: General operations
How to apply: Application should be made by letter to the board and include the following: - the purpose for which the funds will be used - a list of current officers, directors, and trustees - a copy of the letter from the internal revenue service, authorizing irc section 501(c)(3) status
Restrictions: Organization must function within the united states or its possessions
Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation
- $15,000 to Omaha Zoo Foundation, Omaha: Charitable
How to apply: No specific form is required, should include name, address, specific activities of proposed grant requested.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards
Iowa West Foundation
- $12,500 to Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Omaha: Wildlife rehabilitation and community assistance
How to apply: Https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/application-process/
Deadlines: Https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/application-process/
Restrictions: Https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/what-we-fund/
The Dale & Patsy Hosman Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Omaha Zoo Foundation, Omaha: Wildlife conservation
How to apply: Letter form, no particular requirements
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Lincoln Childrens Zoo, Lincoln: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
Wittler Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Wag N Train Terrier Rescue, Omaha: Support pet community
How to apply: Provide name and address, reason for request, proof of tax exempt status.
Restrictions: Must be a 170(c)2 organization
The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation C/O Sandy Von Riesen
- $5,000 to Nebraska Humane Society, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
How to apply: Letter or verbal request
Jason Heigl Foundation
- $5,000 to Hearts United for Animals, Auburn: Support pet adoption
How to apply: Please email to info@jasonheiglfoundation.org
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Lockwood Foundation
- $3,000 to Riverside Zoological Foundation, Scottsbluff: Zoo support
How to apply: Letter
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $3,000 to Nebraska Humane Society, Omaha: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Capital Humane Society, Lincoln: Charitable
How to apply: The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) the organization has been certified by the Internal Revenue Service and is in fact acting as an organization described in Section 501(C)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions...
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
The Hampton Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Capital Humane Society, Lincoln: General support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations. Grants are more likely to be made to those nebraska and/or lincoln community organizations which promote education, individual self worth and independence.
Deupree Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Tnr North Platte, North Platte: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application at www.deupreefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: September 1 - January 31
Restrictions: $5,000 or less
The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
- $1,000 to Midamerica Boston Terrier Rescue, Elkhorn: General Operating Support
How to apply: For details regarding the application process, please see the foundation's website at: www.jhedmondson.org
James Stuart Iii Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Capital Humane Society, Lincoln: Charitable
How to apply: The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) The organization has been certified by the IRS and is in fact acting as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions are deductible under...
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust
- $1,000 to Hearts United for Animals, Auburn: General support
How to apply: Letter indicating financial need of organization
Restrictions: Only internal revenue code sec 501(c)(3) approved organizations and a copy of the irs determination letter must be submitted with request.
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