Foundations that fund environmental groups in Nebraska
These 24 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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
- $1,600,000 to Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation, Waverly: Capital Project Support
- $100,000 to Lake Cunningham Development Trust, Omaha: General Operating Support
- $80,000 to Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc, Wood River: 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.
Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Conservation Nebraska, Lincoln: Provide educational and charitable services.
- $10,000 to The Solidago Conservancy, Lincoln: Provide educational and charitable services.
How to apply: See attached form
Deadlines: January 31st
Restrictions: Nebraska
American Express Foundation
- $250,000 to National Arbor Day Foundation, Lincoln: 2025 employee engagement global tree planting
How to apply: - name and address of organization - contact person, title, phone number - geographic area served by organization - history of previous support from the american express philanthropic program, foundation or an american express subsidiary - amount of funds requested - description...
The Holland Foundation
- $86,000 to Lake Cunningham Development Trust, Omaha: Operating
How to apply: Written description of the organization and project along with financial information on the organization and the project. Also include a statement of benefits derived from the grant.
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
- $30,000 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
How to apply: See attached exhibit A
Deadlines: See attached exhibit A
Restrictions: See attached exhibit A
Iowa West Foundation
- $25,000 to Omaha Botanical Center Inc, Omaha: Iowa youth educational programming 2024-2025
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/
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Omaha Parks Foundation Inc, 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.
Cooper Foundation
- $20,000 to Solidago Conservancy, Lincoln: Operating
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
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Nebraska Game & Parks Foundation, Waverly: 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 Fluor Foundation
- $20,000 to National Arbor Day Foundation, Lincoln: Tree recovery distribution
How to apply: The grant process can be found online at https://www.fluor.com/sitecollectiondocuments/applying- fluor-grant.pdf.
Deadlines: There is no deadline. Applications are reviewed periodically throughout the year.
Restrictions: Fluor foundation seeks to help build prosperity and empower progress in communities where fluor has an established presence. Fluor foundation typically chooses to work with schools and community organizations with which it has established...
Webster Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: No specific format required
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Must further the charitable intent of the foundation
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation
- $10,000 to Prairie Plains Resource Institute, Aurora: General purpose
How to apply: General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption letter
Burlington Capital Foundation
- $10,000 to Lake Cunningham Development Trust, Omaha: Support for operations
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form and include general information about the organization, its activities and the amount of funding requested. They should also confirm their status as a 501(c)(3).
Restrictions: Restrictions are set up at the discretion of the board members. Factors affecting their decision include available fundings and the mission of the organization receiving the grant.
Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc
- $7,000 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: Arbor day festival
How to apply: Grant application provided by the trustee
Restrictions: Recipient must be a 501 (c)(3) organization. Priority given to grant requests involving the environment, senior citizens, education, christian education, and music education.
Seline Family Foundation
- $5,250 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: General operating
How to apply: Letter describing grant request with 501(c)(3) irs letter attached.
The Gfh & Sah Foundation
- $5,000 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: General support
How to apply: Written application
Gannett Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to National Arbor Day Foundation, Lincoln: Charitable purpose
How to apply: There were no grant programs in 2024, all programs were paused in 2024
Deadlines: There were no grant programs in 2024, all programs were paused in 2024
Restrictions: There were no grant programs in 2024, all programs were paused in 2024
Dillon Foundation
- $3,500 to The National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City: To support environmental quality
How to apply: Submit a letter stating purpose of grant and include copy of exemption letter
Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation
- $2,500 to Lauritzen Gardens, 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
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Seventy-Five North Revitalization Corporation, Omaha: 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.
Sangree Foudation
- $2,000 to National Arbor Day Foundation, Lincoln: For general operating needs of the organization
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No limitations or restrictions
Hawkins Charitable Trust
- $1,500 to Keep Omaha Beautiful, 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.
The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation C/O Sandy Von Riesen
- $1,000 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
How to apply: Letter or verbal request
Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation
- $1,000 to Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha: General operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: Please allow 30 days prior to requested deadlines
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