Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Nebraska
These 23 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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
- $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc, Omaha: Capital Project Support
- $100,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: General Operating Support
- $50,000 to Furniture Project Omaha, 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
- $150,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: Program support
- $50,000 to Stephen Center 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.
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Family Housing Advisory Services Inc, Omaha: Financial Wellness
- $23,500 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: Human Services
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation
- $39,000 to Crossroads Center, Hastings: homeless assistance
- $5,000 to Kenesaw Community Development Corporation, Kenesaw: municipality support
How to apply: No particular form
Restrictions: Generally limited to NE religious, educational, assistance orgnizations and activities
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $15,000 to Mosaic, Omaha: Facility beautification
- $15,000 to Mosaic, Omaha: Facility beautification
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Webster Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: Unrestricted grant
- $2,500 to New Cassel Foundation Omaha Nebraska, Omaha: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: No specific format required
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Must further the charitable intent of the foundation
Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust
- $35,000 to Mosaic, Axtell: Repair campus homes
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
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
- $15,000 to The Stephen Center, Omaha: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
How to apply: See attached exhibit A
Deadlines: See attached exhibit A
Restrictions: See attached exhibit A
Cl Werner Foundation
- $10,000 to The Furniture Project-Omaha, Omaha: Furnishing hope 2024
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.
Cooper Foundation
- $10,000 to Indian Center Inc, 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
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Siena Francis House, 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...
Nebraska Christian Support Ministries
- $8,000 to Crossroads Center, Hastings: General operations
How to apply: Letter request describing special projects or goals, proof of exempt status, and funding requirements.
Restrictions: Non profit organization operating in the midwest, generally and nebraska, specifically.
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Stephen Center, Omaha: General funding
How to apply: The application should include general background information on the applicant, the amount requested, the proposed use of the requested amount, and the proposed budget of the organization.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time
Restrictions: There are no restrictions due to the geographical location, kind of institution, etc. Award amounts are limited only by the foundation's capicity to pay amounts relative to the total.
Harold & Dorothy Madson Foundation C/O Susan Westerholm
- $5,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: Support for General Operations
How to apply: Grant request or requests for support
Restrictions: The Organization is designed to promote the efforts of qualified organizations primarily in the North Dakota/Minnesota region, with particular emphasis on charitable organizations which deal with human needs.
Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation
- $5,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: General operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: Please allow 30 days prior to requested deadlines
American Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Sheltering Tree, Omaha: General donation
How to apply: Written application requesting name and address of charitable organization, how funds will be used, and the reason for the current monetary need.
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $4,500 to Stephen Center 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)
Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: General support
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.
Tye Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Kenesaw Community Development Corp, Kenesaw: General charitable support
How to apply: Status of donee, prior tax return, exempt status proof, purpose
Lockwood Foundation
- $2,000 to Northfield Haven, Scottsbluff: For programs
How to apply: Letter
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $1,969 to Crossroads Center, Hastings: 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.
P&n Charitable Foundation Trust
- $1,100 to Neighborworks Lincoln, Lincoln: General Support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and should include a description of the requesting organization's purpose and expected use of the requested funds.
Deadlines: Submit requests by october 1st for the next calendar year.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations.
Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation
- $1,000 to Siena Francis House, Omaha: Operational
How to apply: A grant application form is provided by the foundation. Information and materials checklist is included within the application form. All applications are to be submitted via email.
Deadlines: April 1st to be reviewed for june 30 distribution
Restrictions: 1. Equitable bank charitable foundation will fund only 501(c)(3) organizations and those with "public charity" status or its equivalent. 2. There will be no funding to political or fraternal organizations or individuals. 3. Organizations...
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