Private foundation · EIN 47-0824755
The Sherwood Foundation
Omaha, NE
The Sherwood Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, NE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $296M in grants and contributions paid across 790 grants, with $978M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Omaha Community Foundation, Buffett Early Childhood Fund and Buffett Early Childhood Fund.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | Omaha North Stadium/Butler Gast YMCA Project | $15,106,582 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | Omaha, NE | 2025 Operating Grant | $15,100,000 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | Omaha, NE | 2025 Operating Grant | $15,089,706 |
| Southside Redevelopment Corporation | Omaha, NE | Cni Funding | $15,004,381 |
| Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County | Okoboji, IA | Donation of Property | $10,304,734 |
| Rise Academy | Omaha, NE | Omaha Campus Capital Grant | $10,026,860 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | Omaha, NE | New South Center Capital Grant | $7,006,972 |
| Community Information Trust | Omaha, NE | Omaha Central Public Library Project | $5,579,890 |
| Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority | Omaha, NE | Convention Center Expansion Capital Grant | $5,086,663 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | Omaha, NE | Omaha Central Baseball/Boyd Park | $5,011,904 |
| Nebraska Department of Education | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska Literacy Leadership Network | $5,000,000 |
| Family Planning Council of Ne | Omaha, NE | Sexual & Reproductive Health Initiative | $4,413,020 |
| Walthill Public School | Walthill, NE | School Building Project | $4,161,293 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska | Omaha, NE | 2026 Operating Grant | $4,030,796 |
| Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Metro Microtransit Pilot | $3,841,122 |
| Collective for Youth | Omaha, NE | Elementary School Program 2026-2027 | $3,527,210 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | 2025/2026 Operating Grant | $3,525,197 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Additional Operating Funds | $3,500,000 |
| Mays Foundation | Omaha, NE | Donation of Property | $3,265,000 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska | Omaha, NE | One-Time 2025 Operating Grant | $3,015,529 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Bring Up Ne - Community Wellbeing - Connected Youth | $2,739,838 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Unmc College of Public Health - Expanding Centering Pregnance in Ne | $2,500,000 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | New York, NY | Bridge Project Omaha | $2,381,139 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Omaha, NE | Benson Little League Field Renovations | $2,346,816 |
| Thor Inc | Lincoln, NE | Natural Surface Trails Activation Phase 2 | $2,304,609 |
The 25 largest of 790 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Nebraska$267M · 714 grants
- Iowa$13.1M · 22 grants
- District of Columbia$6.9M · 14 grants
- New York$4.25M · 10 grants
- Massachusetts$2.48M · 4 grants
- Arkansas$1M · 1 grant
- California$630K · 5 grants
- Connecticut$253K · 1 grant
- Georgia$150K · 1 grant
- Illinois$125K · 1 grant
- Texas$124K · 2 grants
- Montana$115K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does The Sherwood Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Sherwood Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Sherwood Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $296,341,131 in grants and contributions paid (790 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Sherwood Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Omaha Community Foundation (NE), $15.1M, Buffett Early Childhood Fund (NE), $15.1M, Buffett Early Childhood Fund (NE), $15.1M, Southside Redevelopment Corporation (NE), $15M and Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County (IA), $10.3M.