Foundations that fund food programs in Nebraska
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Heart Ministry Center Inc, Omaha: General Operating Support
- $5,500 to Food Bank of Lincoln Inc, Lincoln: General Operating Support
- $3,000 to The Connection Homeless Shelter Inc, North Platte: 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.
Robert B Daugherty Foundation
- $100,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln Inc, Lincoln: General Operating Support
- $75,000 to Heart Ministry Center Inc, Omaha: General Operating Support
- $40,000 to Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue Inc, Omaha: General Operating 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.
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Omaha: Program support
- $85,000 to Heart Ministry Center, 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.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Big Muddy Urban Farm Inc, Omaha: Develop environmental stewards
- $10,000 to Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue Inc, Omaha: Waste reduction
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...
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
- $10,000 to Heart Ministry Center, Omaha: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
- $10,000 to Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Omaha: 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
- $2,500 to Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue, Omaha: General operations
- $2,000 to Nebraska Diaper Bank, Omaha: General operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: Please allow 30 days prior to requested deadlines
Cl Werner Foundation
- $100,000 to Heart Ministry Center, Omaha: General support
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.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $20,400 to Food Bank of Lincoln Inc, Lincoln: 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
Pegler Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, 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
Rogers Foundation
- $20,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: Charitable purpose
How to apply: A proposal including a plan of the project or program, all activities, all objectives, benefits to whom, how, where, when and why should be included. The total cost of the project along with the amount requested from us should be included along with a listing of other sources...
The Lee and Mary Volkmer Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: To support general programs of the organization
How to apply: No particular form is required
The Schmieding Foundation
- $20,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, 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.
Moeller Charitable Trust C/O First Nebraska Trust Co
- $15,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: Grant distribution
How to apply: Please contact the foundation for a grant application.
Deadlines: January 31
Restrictions: Preference is given to organizations in the lincoln, nebraska area.
James Stuart Iii Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, 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.
Cooper Foundation
- $10,000 to Nebraska Diaper Bank, Omaha: 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
Iowa West Foundation
- $10,000 to Nebraska Diaper Bank, Omaha: Pottawattamie county - changing diapers, changing lives 2024
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/
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, 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.
Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation
- $10,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: General purpose
How to apply: General letter containing purposes and intent, irs exemption letter
Burlington Capital Foundation
- $5,000 to Heart Ministry Center, 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.
May L Flanagan Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: To assist in funding the food bank's child hunger programs.
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
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Heart Ministry Center, 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)
Olsson Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: General
How to apply: Letter-501(c)(3) organizations. Detailed description of project & budget for funds. Include irs exemption letter.
Deadlines: November 15.
Restrictions: Organizations in nebraska with primary focus on lincoln. (lancaster county)
Frank M & Alice M Farr Trust
- $2,500 to Hamilton County Food Pantry, Aurora: Can care-a-van
How to apply: Grant application available from heritage bank, trustee, po box 329, aurora, ne 68818. Written, signed, application must be provided and should be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) determination letter.
Deadlines: No specific deadlines; application submissions are generally reviewed quarterly.
Restrictions: Distributions may be made for the general betterment and improvement of the citizens in hamilton county, ne.
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm
- $2,500 to Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln: To further the charitable purpose of
How to apply: Written correspondence which includes reason for request of funds and if requesting entity is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Restrictions: Must meet the purpose outlined in the bylaws of the organization which include religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes.
The Hampton Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Food Bank of Lincoln, 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.
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