Community foundation · EIN 47-0458128
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Lincoln, NE. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $23.8M in grants paid across 658 grants, with $251M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of Nebraska Foundation, The 1890 Foundation and St Joseph Catholic Church (Lincoln NE).
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Lincoln Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The lincoln community foundation staff researches all charities that donors recommend for grants. to qualify for a grant distribution, a prospective grantee must be able to satisfy the foundation's due diligence requirements before a grant is made. a prospective grantee completes a formal grant application, which includes supplying audited financial statements, current 990s, board of directors and officer listings. lincoln community foundation also uses guidestar to determine that the potential grantee is a qualified charity in good standing. once the organization meets the due diligence requirements, the foundation issues a check to the organization.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Inspiring our community to give, act and lead
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | College of Engr, Raikes School, Library, General purposes, Scholarships | $1,585,362 |
| The 1890 Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $1,000,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church (Lincoln NE) | Lincoln, NE | General support | $867,056 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | General support | $597,186 |
| Sandhills Global Lincoln Youth Complex | Lincoln, NE | Baseball/softball fields and general support | $551,675 |
| Madonna Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $453,111 |
| Center for People | Lincoln, NE | General support | $416,971 |
| Cedars | Lincoln, NE | General support | $373,878 |
| Lincoln Parks Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Bike trail renovation, bridge and general support | $330,108 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach | Lincoln, NE | General support | $314,001 |
| University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Scholarships and general purposes | $279,800 |
| South of Downtown Community Development | Lincoln, NE | General support | $250,000 |
| Wachiska Audubon Society | Lincoln, NE | General support | $242,845 |
| First Plymouth Congregational Church | Lincoln, NE | General support | $242,048 |
| People's City Mission | Lincoln, NE | General support | $234,742 |
| Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Cntys | Lincoln, NE | General support | $223,141 |
| Friendship Home | Lincoln, NE | General support | $219,072 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $211,685 |
| Solidago Conservancy | Lincoln, NE | General support | $204,759 |
| United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | Lincoln, NE | General support | $203,129 |
| Lincoln Literacy | Lincoln, NE | General support | $201,680 |
| Community Development Resources - Center Terrace CT | Lincoln, NE | Affordable housing-Center Terrace | $200,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General support | $191,832 |
| Lincoln Children's Zoo | Lincoln, NE | General support | $185,783 |
| Lighthouse | Lincoln, NE | General support | $180,365 |
The 25 largest of 658 grants listed on the return. 279 grants to individuals ($566K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Lincoln Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Lincoln Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Lincoln Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $23,759,618 in grants paid (658 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Lincoln Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Nebraska Foundation (NE), $1.59M, The 1890 Foundation (NE), $1M, St Joseph Catholic Church (Lincoln NE) (NE), $867K, Food Bank of Lincoln (NE), $597K and Sandhills Global Lincoln Youth Complex (NE), $552K.