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Nebraska foundations

There are 1,185 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Nebraska. Combined, these Nebraskan foundations employ 1,267 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $18 billion.
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Types of foundations in Nebraska

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
836
 
$5,021,478,252
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
212
 
$676,510,429
Community foundations
 
91
 
$425,578,733
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
23
 
$284,512
Corporate foundations
 
20
 
$63,332,908
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
12
 
$483,997,311
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$3,452,403
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$111,541
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Foundations by major Nebraska cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Omaha
 
538
 
$5,822,454,732
Lincoln
 
227
 
$285,434,668
Grand Island
 
55
 
$33,280,630
Sioux City, IA
 
16
 
$4,081,959
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Job trends for Nebraska foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
778
1-10
 
68
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Nebraska

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
590
$250k to $1M
 
168
$1M to $5M
 
97
$5M to $25M
 
31
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of foundations in Nebraska

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1-20 of 1,185

Robert B Daugherty Foundation

The Foundation gives preference to organizations which will use and apply substantially all of the charitable grant in the State of Nebraska and particularly in the greater Omaha area.
Revenue
$73.4m
Assets
$839.7m
Employees
6
EIN
36-3766006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eagle Foundation / Co James W Cabela

Eagle Foundation / Co James W Cabela is a private foundation that made 39 grants last year. Grantees include Catholic Relief Services. Trustees are James W Cabela, Alexander J Wolf, Michael Hupp. It is located in Omaha, NE.
Revenue
$447.0m
Assets
$990.9m
Employees
2
EIN
47-0773892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hawks Foundation

The Hawks Foundation, a family foundation in Omaha, NE, funds scholarships, performing arts, youth programs, and senior assistance while supporting local organizations.
Revenue
$108.5m
Assets
$413.1m
Employees
1
EIN
47-6194021
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lozier Foundation

The Lozier Foundation made 311 grants last year and is supported by Allan Lozier. It is a private foundation located in Omaha, NE. Grantees include University Of Nebraska Foundation.
Revenue
$31.3m
Assets
$437.1m
Employees
4
EIN
94-3027928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hastings Community Foundation

Hastings Community Foundation enriches the area by investing philanthropic donations, distributing funds to organizations, and administering scholarships.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$17.6m
Employees
3
EIN
36-3569968
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Omaha Community Foundation

The Omaha Community Foundation specializes in community foundations and generated $171,128,682 in revenues last year.
Revenue
$154.2m
Assets
$556.1m
Employees
50
EIN
47-0645958
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Omaha Public Schools Foundation

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation funds learning experiences and administers a before-and-after-school program for Omaha Public elementary schools.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$43.4m
Employees
151
EIN
36-3301526
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF)

The Nebraska Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy, community development and economic development to help communities help themselves.
Revenue
$60.9m
Assets
$277.7m
Employees
59
EIN
47-0769903
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kearney Area Community Foundation

Kearney's foundation providing grants and scholarships to support various programs and charitable activities in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$49.6m
Employees
6
EIN
47-0786586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GICF)

The Grand Island Community Foundation is a community endowment established to accept charitable contributions in order to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Central Nebraska and to assist donors in realizing their charitable goals.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$38.3m
Employees
7
EIN
47-6032570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hirschfeld Family Foundation

The Hirschfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Kearney, NE. It made 43 grants last year. Its trustees are Daniel J Hirschfeld, Monya A Hirschfeld, and David J Hirschfeld. Its grantees include Cleveland Clinic.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$101.8m
Employees
1
EIN
47-0762188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid Nebraska Community Foundation

To serve charitable people and worthy causes in this region, not by running specific programs ourselves, but by supporting other non-profit organization that do. Also to provide scholarships to students.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$62.2m
Employees
3
EIN
47-0604965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lincoln Community Foundation

The Lincoln Community Foundation provides leadership and resources to help build a great city. Its programs include grants and allocations to non-profit charitable organizations.
Revenue
$51.9m
Assets
$250.9m
Employees
22
EIN
47-0458128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moglia Family Foundation

The Moglia Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Bellevue, NE that primarily funds unrestricted grants. Its grantees include various 501C3 organizations. Last year, it made one grant.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$70.5m
Employees
2
EIN
35-6766677
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation

Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation funds civic, cultural, health, education and social services for the Omaha Community Foundation.
Revenue
$480.2m
Assets
$965.1m
Employees
57
EIN
36-3727897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation

The Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Omaha, NE with trustees Edward M Malashock and Janice M Egermayer.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$83.7m
Employees
1
EIN
81-3862088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peter Kiewit Foundation

Peter Kiewit Foundation was established by Peter Kiewit, a generous philanthropist and community leader who believed that Omaha was the best place to live in the United States.
Revenue
$105.1m
Assets
$466.6m
Employees
14
EIN
47-6098282
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fremont Area Community Foundation

The Fremont Area Community Foundation connects donor interest with community needs and serves as a leader and catalyst in the development of solutions to improve the quality of life in the Fremont area.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
4
EIN
47-0629642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has offered scholarships to Nebraska students for more than 50 years. There are a limited number of scholarships, so the Foundation is unable to provide awards to all eligible candidates.
Revenue
$1.7b
Assets
$2.8b
Employees
81
EIN
47-6032365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation

The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable organizations. It made 96 grants last year to organizations such as the Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart. It is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$271.6m
Employees
2
EIN
47-0810266
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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