Foundations that fund education in Nebraska
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Robert B Daugherty Foundation
- $4,810,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Program Support
- $3,250,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Capital Project Support
- $3,000,000 to Community Information Trust, Omaha: Capital Project 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.
Cooper Foundation
- $10,000 to Educare Lincoln, Lincoln: Program
- $10,000 to Echo Collective, Lincoln: Program
- $4,000 to Doane University, Crete: Scholarship
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online. Each application should include a request narrative that includes the following information: amount requested and its purpose, who will benefit, funding goal and plan to achieve that funding, and the specific outcomes the grantee hopes to...
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed at board of trustee meetings
Restrictions: Grants are made primarily to nebraska non-profit organizations
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $536,144 to African American Empowerment Network Inc, Omaha: Contribution for general purposes
- $75,500 to Jet Award Foundation & Trust Inc, Omaha: Contribution for general purposes
- $75,000 to 100 Black Men of Omaha Inc, Omaha: Contribution for general purposes
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Limited to the following counties in iowa (mills, montgomery, pottawattamie, fremont, page and cass) and nebraska (douglas and sarpy)
Union Pacific Foundation
- $900,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Education: higher / health and wellness
- $500,000 to Community Information Trust, Omaha: Public spaces: recreation and beautification
- $10,000 to Platte Valley Literacy Association, Columbus: Resolve barriers to employment
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
- $454,351 to Westside Foundation, Omaha: Program support
- $225,425 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Program support
- $150,000 to Avenue Scholars, 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.
Seline Family Foundation
- $167,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: General operating
- $21,500 to Westside Foundation, Omaha: Capital projects
- $3,500 to Launch Leadership, Lincoln: General operating
How to apply: Letter describing grant request with 501(c)(3) irs letter attached.
Cl Werner Foundation
- $100,000 to Community Information Trust, Omaha: Oma library 2024
- $45,000 to Avenue Scholars, Omaha: General support
- $15,000 to The Jet Award Foundation and Trust, Omaha: Tech ed scholarships
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.
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation
- $150,000 to Hastings Christian School, Hastings: private education support
- $7,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: post-secondary education
- $5,000 to Central Community College Foundation, Hastings: public education support
How to apply: No particular form
Restrictions: Generally limited to NE religious, educational, assistance orgnizations and activities
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $5,000 to 4-H Building Inc, Beatrice: Member co-op matches
- $5,000 to Hampton Public Schools Foundation, Hampton: Member co-op matches
- $3,800 to Northeast Community College Foundation, Norfolk: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to City of Wahoo Public Library Foundation, Wahoo: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Northeast Community College Foundation, Norfolk: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Glw Childrens Council Inc, Burwell: 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.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Titan Band Booster Association Inc, Papillion: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Wild Learning, Lincoln: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Launch Leadership Inc, Lincoln: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr
- $118,750 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Scholarship
- $7,500 to Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation, Oakland: Scholarship
- $2,000 to Hastings College Foundation, Hastings: Scholarship
How to apply: Applicants should send a letter outlining the details of their request.
Restrictions: The foundation mainly provides funding for educational purposes and medical research purposes.
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
- $75,000 to Bellevue University, Bellevue: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
- $15,000 to The Susan Laflesche Picotte Center, Walthill: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
- $12,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
How to apply: See attached exhibit A
Deadlines: See attached exhibit A
Restrictions: See attached exhibit A
Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation
- $46,200 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Omaha: General operations
- $3,000 to Dibs for Kids, Omaha: General operations
- $2,000 to Alliance Francaise D'omaha, Omaha: General operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: Please allow 30 days prior to requested deadlines
Pegler Family Foundation
- $28,000 to Westside Foundation, Omaha: General operations
- $15,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: General operations
- $4,000 to Silver Hawks Booster Club, 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
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Educare Lincoln, Lincoln: Charitable
- $5,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Charitable
- $5,000 to Osiri University Foundation, 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
- $5,000 to Bright Lights, Lincoln: General support
- $4,000 to Pius X Foundation, Lincoln: General support
- $4,000 to Concordia University, Seward: Scholarship fund
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.
May L Flanagan Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Pius X Foundation, Lincoln: To support the "new secure entrance, welcome center, and student health center" project.
- $5,000 to Lincoln Literacy Council, Lincoln: To assist in funding the building a "bridgeway to a better life" program.
- $1,000 to Bright Lights Inc, Lincoln: To assist in meeting bright lights general operating expenses.
How to apply: This application is supplied by the foundation and is also attached. The applicant must submit a summary of the applicant's needs and goals with time limits for achieving those goals.
Deadlines: October 1st of each year
Restrictions: Lincoln, nebraska, the catholic church and its related organizations
Gardner Foundation
- $512,078 to Wayne State Foundation, Wayne: Scholarships
- $195,119 to Wayne State Foundation, Wayne: Scholarships
How to apply: Use gardner foundation grant application.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: As outlined in gardner foundation policy statement; cannot resubmit if rejected within 1 year.
Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust
- $116,565 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Kearney: Rural health education
- $15,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Kearney: Paws university
How to apply: Application forms available upon request >> provide full details on proposed project or need
Restrictions: Exempt organization 50(c)(3); exclusively for charitable, scientific, religious, literary, or educational purposes
Kitty M Perkins Foundation
- $80,000 to Doane University, Crete: To support the pan caribbean/south american scholarship
- $35,000 to Hastings College, Hastings: To support the french chapel
How to apply: Detail as to purpose for funds and amount requested.
Restrictions: Limited in general to public charities under irc section 501(c)(3) located in south central and southwestern nebraska.
Hawkins Charitable Trust
- $80,000 to Bellevue University, Bellevue: General Funding
- $30,000 to Westside Foundation, Omaha: General Funding
How to apply: Applicants should include a description of the organization making the application, the intended use of the funds, and the basis for need.
Restrictions: None. Preference is given to local organizations.
Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Trust C/O Union Bank & Trust Company
- $33,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: To support general programs of the organization
- $8,000 to Bellevue University, Bellevue: To support general programs of the organization
How to apply: No particuluar requirements
The Schmieding Foundation
- $24,276 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Various
- $10,000 to Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries, Lincoln: Various
How to apply: Preprinted application form describing operation and needs
Deadlines: March 1st and september 1st
Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations benefitting children and the elderly.
James Stuart Iii Family Foundation
- $27,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation, Lincoln: Charitable
- $2,000 to Bright Lights Inc, 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.
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