Foundations that fund human services in Nebraska
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $5,000 to Ralston Community Schools Foundation, Ralston: General Operating Support
- $5,000 to Lutheran Family Services of Ne Inc, Omaha: General Operating Support
- $4,000 to Child Saving Institute Inc, 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.
Robert B Daugherty Foundation
- $750,000 to Gothenburg Early Childhood Learning Coalition, Gothenburg: Capital Project Support
- $600,000 to Kearney Family Young Mens Christian Association, Kearney: Capital Project Support
- $500,000 to Father Flanagans Boys Home, Boys Town: 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.
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $412,376 to Youth Emergency Services, Omaha: Program support
- $150,000 to Child Saving Institute, Omaha: Program support
- $75,000 to Open Door Mission, 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.
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Connected Roots Care Center, Omaha: Contribution for general purposes
- $200,000 to Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc, Omaha: Contribution for general purposes
- $107,909 to Heartland Family Service, 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)
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation
- $500,000 to Ymca, Hastings: youth support
- $60,000 to Christian Heritage Childrens Home, Walton: child assistance
- $30,000 to Wounded Warriors - Family Support, Omaha: veteran assitance
How to apply: No particular form
Restrictions: Generally limited to NE religious, educational, assistance orgnizations and activities
Iowa West Foundation
- $330,000 to Heartland Family Service, Omaha: Iowa operating
- $75,000 to Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc, Omaha: Southwest iowa poverty initiative
- $50,000 to Economic Empowerment Center, Omaha: Lending pool for southwestern iowa residents
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/
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Youth Emergency Services Inc, Omaha: Human Services
- $25,000 to Kids Can Community Center, Omaha: Education
- $25,000 to Womens Center for Advancement, 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.
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
- $30,000 to Omaha Home for Boys, Omaha: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
- $25,000 to Open Door Mission, Omaha: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
- $10,000 to Heartland Hope Mission, 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
- $250,000 to Youth Emergency Services, Omaha: Campus capital 24
- $75,000 to Heartland Hope Mission, Omaha: Rural mobile pantry
- $25,000 to Child Saving Institute, Omaha: Ils program
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
- $20,000 to Nebraska Tribes Addressing Violence Coalition, Lincoln: Operating
- $15,000 to Visionary Youth, Lincoln: Operating
- $10,000 to Share A Fare Inc, 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
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Set Me Free Project, Omaha: Public awareness and education
- $10,000 to Rc Hoh Transitional Housing, Falls City: Homelessness prevention and safe shelter
- $10,000 to Omaha Forus Inc, Omaha: 20 - health/ human services\ mental health
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...
The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation C/O Sandy Von Riesen
- $5,000 to Dreamweaver Foundation, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
- $5,000 to Omaha Home for Boys, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
- $1,000 to Heartland Hope Mission, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
How to apply: Letter or verbal request
Webster Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Heartland Hope Mission, Omaha: Unrestricted grant
- $15,000 to Youth Emergency Services, Omaha: Unrestricted grant
- $10,000 to Open Door Mission, Omaha: Charitable grant
How to apply: No specific format required
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Must further the charitable intent of the foundation
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $5,600 to Blue Valley Community Action Inc, Fairbury: Member co-op matches
- $5,201 to Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, Lincoln: Lol giving week
- $5,000 to Cardinals Child Development Center, Randolph: Independent retailer match
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
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Visionary Youth, Lincoln: Charitable
- $2,500 to Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Lincoln: Charitable
- $2,000 to Dreamweaver Foundation, Omaha: 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.
Cope Ron & Carol Foundation Trust
- $150,000 to Family Advocacy Network, Kearney: New building
- $50,000 to Hot Meals Usa, Kearney: Program support
- $20,000 to Little Eagles Learning Center, Overton: Capital campaign
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
Dolezal Family Foundation C/O First Nebraska Trust Company
- $10,000 to Ymca of Lincoln, Lincoln: General charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Nebraska Childrens Home Society, Lincoln: General charitable purpose
- $7,500 to Visionary Youth, Lincoln: General charitable purpose
How to apply: Applicants would contact foundation offices for grant application (see attached)
Deadlines: January 31st
Restrictions: Grantees are to be from nebraska, with preference given to those located in the lincoln area
The Hampton Family Foundation
- $8,500 to Ymca of Lincoln, Lincoln: Strong kids
- $8,500 to Foster Care Closet, Lincoln: General support
- $4,000 to Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, 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.
Robbins Family Charitable Foundation
- $7,900 to Heart Heroes Inc, Omaha: General support
- $7,500 to Community Bicycle Shop of Omaha, Omaha: General support
- $3,000 to Roots To Wings, Arlington: General support
How to apply: Applicants request and complete a grant application form, providing grantee information, grant amount requested, grant purpose, and other information.
Deadlines: October 15th
P&n Charitable Foundation Trust
- $3,055 to Juniper Refuge, Lincoln: General Support
- $1,100 to Transformations Thrift Store, Lincoln: General Support
- $1,000 to Gotta Be Me Inc, Omaha: 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
- $2,000 to Youth Care and Beyond Inc, Omaha: Operational
- $1,000 to Heartland Family Service, Omaha: Operational
- $1,000 to Restoring Dignity, 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...
Lockwood Foundation
- $1,500 to Christian Record Services, Lincoln: For programs
- $1,200 to Options Pregnancy Center, Scottsbluff: Confidential support for women
- $1,100 to Ymca, Scottsbluff: Developing communities
How to apply: Letter
Rogers Foundation
- $17,000 to Lighthouse, Lincoln: Charitable
- $10,000 to Casa for Lancaster County, 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...
Moeller Charitable Trust C/O First Nebraska Trust Co
- $10,000 to Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, Lincoln: Grant distribution
- $5,000 to Good Life Community Development, 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.
May L Flanagan Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Friendship Home of Lincoln Inc, Lincoln: To assist in the support of emergency shelter and supportive services.
- $5,000 to Lighthouse, Lincoln: Funds to provide after-school programming to middle and high school aged youth.
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
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