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Lincoln private foundations

There are 172 private foundations in the greater Lincoln metro area. Combined, these Lincoln metro private foundations employ 13 people, earn more than $101 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $737 million.
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Types of private foundations in Lincoln

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
172
 
$100,563,765
Corporate foundations
 
5
 
$6,896,794
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Sizes of private foundations in Lincoln

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
113
$250k to $1M
 
23
$1M to $5M
 
16
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of private foundations in Lincoln

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Museum of American Speed

The Smith Collection is a private foundation that specializes in funding the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and other general charities. It also generates museum exhibits on racecar engines and sells branded merchandise to help promote the museum.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$63.8m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0761420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Acklie Charitable Foundation

The Acklie Charitable Foundation primarily funds various purposes. The amount reported in column (e) is tax exempt interest excluded from gross income by section 103. The Foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$156.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3662965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Anthony Foundation

The St Anthony Foundation is a private foundation located in Lincoln, NE that made one grant last year and is supported by Jeffrey Laura Schumacher.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$37.4m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2055887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dillon Foundation Dillon Foundation

The Dillon Foundation is a private foundation located in Lincoln, NE that made 122 grants last year. Grantees include Food Bank Of Lincoln. It is supported by Donald F Dillon.
Revenue
$15.4m
Assets
$64.3m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1805591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fulk Family Foundation

The Fulk Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL that supports Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. They made 219 grants last year.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
5
EIN
47-0732237
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation

We support of philanthropic organizations fulfills the aspirations of Richard and Laurine Kimmel, who were dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life in Nebraska and Iowa through education, arts, agriculture, humanities and human services.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3617581
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cooper Foundation

The Cooper Foundation supports innovative programs in Nebraska, focusing on education, human services, and the arts, awarding grants to sustainable nonprofit organizations.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
1
EIN
47-0401230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Abel Foundation

Abel Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, NE whose mission is: The Abel Foundation is a small, private foundation that provides support for a range of programs.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6041771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woods Charitable Fund (WCF)

Woods Charitable Fund seeks to strengthen the community by improving opportunities and life outcomes for all people in Lincoln, Nebraska. We are exploring creative alternatives and promoting more just, effective approaches to meet community needs.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
7
EIN
47-6032847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nelnet Foundation

The Nelnet Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Lincoln, NE. Grantees include See. Last year, it made one grant. Trustees are Ben Kiser, Jim Kruger, Bill Munn.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2202134
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation

The Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation is a private foundation located in Lincoln, Nebraska that primarily funds general purpose grant-making.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-0432222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lee and Mary Volkmer Family Foundation

The Lee and Mary Volkmer Family Foundation provides funding to support general programs of the organization, to support the medical clinic $1,000, to help feed and shelter the homeless $5,000. The foundation made 24 grants last year.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
0
EIN
20-3937168
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ameritas Charitable Foundation

The Ameritas Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Lincoln, NE. The trustee is As Needed. The foundation made $901,000 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3428705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Olsson Foundation

The Olsson Foundation, based in Lincoln, NE, funds underserved communities through grants for education, STEM programs, and support for 501c3 charitable organizations.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1210501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James Stuart III Family Foundation

The James Stuart III Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable organizations. Last year, the foundation made 49 grants to organizations such as the Tabitha Foundation. The foundation is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0772668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation

Family foundation in Lincoln, NE funding charitable and religious causes; made 33 grants in past year to various organizations including St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0772673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert W and Gail M Mead Family Foundation

The Robert W and Gail M Mead Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Lincoln, NE that primarily funds scholarships. Last year, the foundation made one grant.
Revenue
$882.8k
Assets
$482.9k
Employees
0
EIN
20-1162005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation

The Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation makes grants to the University of Nebraska Foundation. The foundation is made up of trustees Matthew Cohen, Edson Bridges II, Katherine Weston Cohen.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0825494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ja Woollam Foundation

The Ja Woollam Foundation, based in Lincoln, NE, funds conservation efforts and education programs, making 16 grants last year.
Revenue
$642.6k
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0812219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Clifton Foundation

The Clifton Foundation is a private foundation located in Omaha, NE that primarily funds to support the don clifton strengths institute and college builders program.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
0
EIN
40-0002257
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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