Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
1,931 foundations that gave to recipients in Nebraska, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in NE | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | $267M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation Largest grant: Brownell Talbot School | Omaha, NE | $44.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lozier Foundation Largest grant: Front Porch Investments | Omaha, NE | $44.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Holland Foundation Largest grant: Opera Omaha | Omaha, NE | $38.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation Largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $37.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $36.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Discovery Trust | Omaha, NE | $29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hawks Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Omaha, NE | $24.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund Largest grant: Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | Omaha, NE | $21.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Weitz Family Foundation Largest grant: Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | Omaha, NE | $18.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Friedland Family Foundation Largest grant: Paula Friedland Boggust Foundation | Omaha, NE | $16.2M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Acklie Charitable Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $13.4M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Philanthropists Charity Largest grant: Congregation Bnei Shmuel Gavriel | Belle Harbor, NY | $12.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation for Western Iowa | Council Bluffs, IA | $12.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Krejci Family Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Community Foundation | Elkhorn, NE | $11.7M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harper Family Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | $10.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Kearney, NE | $10.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eagle Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University - ARRUPE | Omaha, NE | $8.47M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Claire M Hubbard Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | $7.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Victor E and Rosa M Blum Foundation Largest grant: York Public Schools Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $7.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Clifton Foundation Largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $6.64M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Salvation Army | Omaha, NE | $6.55M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Seeds of Faith Inc Largest grant: Dafgiving360 | Hartland, WI | $5.93M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | $5.81M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lauritzen Foundation Largest grant: Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | $5.79M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation Largest grant: Thresholds | Beverly Hills, CA | $5.57M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ryan Foundation Largest grant: Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Greenwood Village, CO | $5.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard Brooke Foundation Largest grant: Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | $5.19M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | $5.03M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $4.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cornell University | Lincoln, NE | $4.54M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard P & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Friends of Kimmel Orchard | Lincoln, NE | $4.19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Abel Foundation Largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $4.02M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bridges Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Bridges Philanthropic Fund Jennifer S Bridges | Omaha, NE | $3.56M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| St Anthony Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $3.56M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Public Life Foundation of Owensboro Largest grant: Daf Giving 360 - the John and Marjorie Hager Fund | Owensboro, KY | $3.52M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amani Family Foundation Largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Wilmington, DE | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Horizon Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Wilmington, DE | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cl Werner Foundation Largest grant: Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries | Valley, NE | $2.84M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kind World Foundation | Omaha, NE | $2.75M tax year 2024 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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