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Lincoln private foundations

There are 170private foundations in the greater Lincolnmetro area. Combined, these Lincoln metro private foundationsemploy 8 people, earn more than $60 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $707 million.
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Types of private foundations in Lincoln

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
170
$60,020,557
Corporate foundations
10
$5,966,013
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Sizes of private foundations in Lincoln

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
126
$250k to $1M
15
$1M to $5M
9
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of private foundations in Lincoln

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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
$8.9m
Assets
$165.9m
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
$6.3m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2055887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clarinda Carnegie Museum

Clarinda Carnegie Museum is a private foundation art museum located in Lincoln, NE. It operates for the general public.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
0
EIN
46-5066882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$3.3m
Assets
$54.9m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0761420
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
$4.1m
Assets
$16.6m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2202134
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation

The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Lincoln, NE. It made 44 grants last year. The foundation is supported by the Alex Masterman Trust.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7265876
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
$4.6m
Assets
$14.3m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6041771
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
$4.9m
Assets
$46.6m
Employees
0
EIN
91-1805591
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philip S Mullin Charitable Trust

Philip S Mullin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lincoln, NE, which was founded in 2024 and most recently had $5,000,000 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
0
EIN
99-6096304
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
$1.0m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
7
EIN
47-6032847
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
$726.9k
Assets
$14.9m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3617581
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
$814.6k
Assets
$7.2m
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
$659.5k
Assets
$16.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3428705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ja Woollam Foundation

The Ja Woollam Foundation, based in Lincoln, NE, funds scholarships, community projects, and land preservation efforts while supporting various nonprofit initiatives.
Revenue
$308.4k
Assets
$27.1m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0812219
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
$230.4k
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0825494
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lienemann Charitable Foundation

The Lienemann Charitable Foundation mainly funds community, religious, educational, and Drew Lienemann Memorial Education grants.
Revenue
$660.9k
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6044090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cooper Foundation

The Cooper Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general operating support and other initiatives.
Revenue
$-621,957
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
1
EIN
47-0401230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Joan M Williams Mckeen Testamentary Trust for the Performing Arts

Joan M Williams Mckeen Testamentary Trust for the Performing Arts is a private foundation in Lincoln, NE, which was founded in 2024 and most recently had $1,955,295 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
93-6473625
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harold Warp Pioneer Village Foundation

The Harold Warp Pioneer Village Foundation is a private foundation that operates Pioneer Village, a museum focusing on the role of agriculture, industry, commerce, transportation, and pioneer families in the development of the Midwest.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3136921
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
$542.1k
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
0
EIN
20-0432222
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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