Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Nebraska
These 21 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $250,000 to Seward Changing the Game Inc, Seward: Capital Project Support
- $150,000 to Siouxland Tennis Association Inc, South Sioux City: Capital Project Support
- $100,000 to Police Athletics for Community Engagement, 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.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $2,500 to Arlington Youth Sports, Arlington: Member co-op matches
- $1,500 to Cass County Fair Foundation, Weeping Water: Member co-op matches
- $1,000 to Butler County Ag Society Foundation Inc, David City: 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
Rogers Foundation
- $25,000 to Lincoln Baseball Association, Lincoln: Charitable
- $20,000 to Rabble Mill, Lincoln: Charitable
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 Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation C/O Sandy Von Riesen
- $1,000 to Omaha Equestrian Foundation, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
- $1,000 to Special Olympics Nebraska, Omaha: Unsolicated request for funds
How to apply: Letter or verbal request
Frank M & Alice M Farr Trust
- $50,000 to Bremer Community Center, Aurora: Pac purchase
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.
Cost of Discipleship Foundation
- $24,000 to Victory Boxing Club, Omaha: General support
How to apply: A written request stating the need for assistance and work of the agency is preferred.
Restrictions: No restrictions, but priority is given to youth, community building & religious activities.
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $24,000 to Special Olympics Nebraska 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.
John C & Catherine S Angle Charitable Trust
- $15,000 to Special Olympics Nebraska, Omaha: 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
Great West Casualty Company Foundation
- $10,000 to Siouxland Freedom Park, South Sioux City: Charitable Donation
How to apply: Grant requests should be e-mailed to: gwcfoundation@gwccnet.com and should include the following: Details about the request, information about the organization, and any personal connection to the organization (e.g., board membership, volunteer involvement).
Burlington Capital Foundation
- $10,000 to Omaha Equestrian Foundation, 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.
Gardner Foundation
- $9,561 to Community Recreation of Wakefield, Wakefield: General funding
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.
Webster Family Foundation
- $6,000 to Omaha Equestrian Foundation, Omaha: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: No specific format required
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Must further the charitable intent of the foundation
Union Pacific Foundation
- $5,000 to Rabble Mill, Omaha: Youth development
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...
Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation
- $5,000 to Nebraska Youth Bowling Partnership, Omaha: General operations
How to apply: None specified
Deadlines: Please allow 30 days prior to requested deadlines
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Omaha Equestrian Foundation, 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)
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
- $3,000 to Rabble Mill, Lincoln: Support their workforce development program and equipment/technology purchases
How to apply: On website - http://vikingfoundation.webs.com
Deadlines: November 1st annually
Restrictions: See website
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Rabble Mill, 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.
Olsson Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Great Plains Trail Network, 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)
Pegler Family Foundation
- $1,500 to Woods Tennis and Educational Foundation, 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
Fred J and Nora H Sonderup Trust
- $1,050 to Little Cats Youth Football, St Paul: Program funding
How to apply: Written application with appropriate supporting documentation.
Restrictions: Grants will be made to organizations located in howard county nebraska that are tax-exempt as defined in section 501 (c) (3) of the irc.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Team 402, Lincoln: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
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