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Nebraska foundations

There are 1,159foundations and grantmaking organizations in Nebraska. Combined, these Nebraskanfoundationsemploy 1,166 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of foundations in Nebraska

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
829
$2,768,361,028
Grantmaking public charity foundations
201
$637,127,560
Community foundations
89
$409,747,939
Corporate foundations
29
$36,524,191
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
22
$376,045
Organizations supporting a single foundation
9
$63,779,821
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
2
$3,143,601
Foundation professional societies
2
$110,951
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Foundations by major Nebraska cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Omaha
533
$3,250,937,738
Lincoln
222
$234,931,249
Grand Island
56
$15,867,506
Sioux City, IA
12
$1,616,654
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Job trends for Nebraska foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
584
1-10
64
11-25
9
26-100
6
101 to 1,000
4
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Nebraska

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
624
$250k to $1M
143
$1M to $5M
73
$5M to $25M
20
$25M to $100M
15
$100M+
6
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Directory of foundations in Nebraska

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Phelps County Community Foundation

The Phelps County Community Foundation administers donated funds for approximately 100 different funds with a mission to administer these funds.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
5
EIN
51-0189077
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
$104.8m
Assets
$461.4m
Employees
38
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
$9.6m
Assets
$38.8m
Employees
145
EIN
36-3301526
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$41.2m
Assets
$780.1m
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
$198.4m
Assets
$373.0m
Employees
2
EIN
47-0773892
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
$44.8m
Assets
$454.7m
Employees
1
EIN
94-3027928
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hawks Foundation

The Hawks Foundation makes grants to the Hawks Family Charitable Fund and supported 224 grants last year. The foundation is a private nonprofit located in Omaha, NE.
Revenue
$55.8m
Assets
$248.4m
Employees
1
EIN
47-6194021
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
$51.5m
Assets
$226.7m
Employees
62
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
$7.1m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
5
EIN
47-0786586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Weitz Family Foundation

The Weitz Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Omaha, NE, that supports Columbia University Teachers College. It made 131 grants last year and is supported by Wallace R Weitz.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$37.0m
Employees
5
EIN
47-0834133
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
$17.5m
Assets
$50.1m
Employees
6
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
$31.6m
Assets
$185.8m
Employees
19
EIN
47-0458128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation

For decades Methodist Hospital Foundation has helped make Omaha a better place for families to live. We support our community by raising, protecting and distributing funds that improve health care for you, your family and friends.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$149.1m
Employees
9
EIN
47-0595345
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
$12.4m
Assets
$385.1m
Employees
15
EIN
47-6098282
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
$61.6m
Assets
$456.7m
Employees
38
EIN
36-3727897
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
$1.3b
Assets
$2.3b
Employees
53
EIN
47-6032365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Midlands

United Way of the Midlands operates with the good of the community in mind. For over 90 years, their donors have made lasting changes in the lives of individuals and families in the Omaha metropolitan area.
Revenue
$38.9m
Assets
$26.3m
Employees
161
EIN
47-0376605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sherwood Foundation

We believe social justice is the proactive reinforcement of policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that all produce equitable power, access, opportunities, treatment, impacts, and outcomes for all.
Revenue
$503.4m
Assets
$459.9m
Employees
18
EIN
47-0824755
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
$222.3m
Assets
$287.3m
Employees
2
EIN
47-0810266
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation supports children, young adults and families at risk with the overall goal of giving our state's most vulnerable kids what they need to reach their full potential.
Revenue
$67.5m
Assets
$58.8m
Employees
128
EIN
91-1829974
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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