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Omaha foundations

There are 575foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Omahametro area, including the cities of Omaha and Council Bluffs within the states of Iowa and Nebraska. Combined, these Omaha metro foundationsemploy 606 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of foundations in Omaha

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
437
$2,824,889,651
Grantmaking public charity foundations
74
$478,200,176
Community foundations
21
$274,842,501
Corporate foundations
17
$24,453,625
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
11
$102,012
Organizations supporting a single foundation
7
$63,703,604
Foundation professional societies
2
$110,951
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Job trends for Omaha foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
282
1-10
32
11-25
6
26-100
3
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Omaha

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
279
$250k to $1M
65
$1M to $5M
46
$5M to $25M
13
$25M to $100M
12
$100M+
7
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Directory of foundations in Omaha

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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
$159.3m
Assets
$336.0m
Employees
1
EIN
47-6194021
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)

Iowa West Foundation

The Iowa West Foundation is a private foundation located in Council Blfs, IA. Grantees include SBB Attachmen I 21. The amount of annual grants made is $12,743,204.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$461.6m
Employees
13
EIN
42-1391990
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)

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)

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)

Charles E Lakin Foundation

The Charles E Lakin Foundation is a private foundation located in Council Bluffs, IA that made 53 grants last year. Grantees include Pottawattamie County Community Foundation. The foundation is supported by the Charles E Lakin Revocable Trust.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$152.0m
Employees
7
EIN
76-0751233
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)

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)

Buffett Early Childhood Fund

Buffett Early Childhood Fund invests in public education where America is most under-invested: the first five years of life and learning.
Revenue
$33.7m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
6
EIN
20-1768874
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walter Scott Family Foundation

The Walter Scott Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Omaha, NE. It made 17 grants last year and its grantees include the Omaha Zoo Foundation. The foundation is supported by Karen A Dixon.
Revenue
$38.3m
Assets
$733.3m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1116371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amy L Scott Family Foundation

ALSF Foundation distributes funds for charitable purposes in civic, cultural, health, education and social services in Omaha area.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4071890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bella Group

The Bella Group A Private Foundation is a nonprofit private foundation located in Omaha, NE. It holds total assets of $4,074,015.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-1838614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lauritzen Foundation

The Lauritzen Foundation is a private foundation located in Omaha, Nebraska. The foundation awards grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$83.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7352686
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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