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Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations foundations in Nebraska

615 grantmaking foundations in Nebraska focused on philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $3.3B combined).

Top foundations by giving

  1. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $1.6B (2025)
  2. Sherwood Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $360M (2025)
  3. University of Nebraska Foundation
    Lincoln, NE
    $300M (2025)
  4. Omaha Community Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $120M (2024)
  5. Peter Kiewit Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $110M (2025)
  6. Walter Scott Family Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $63M (2024)
  7. Unmc Science Research Fund
    Omaha, NE
    $60M (2025)
  8. Buffett Early Childhood Fund
    Omaha, NE
    $43M (2025)
  9. Nebraska Student Loan Program Inc
    Lincoln, NE
    $40M (2024)
  10. Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $40M (2025)
  11. The Lozier Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $31M (2024)
  12. Acklie Charitable Foundation
    Lincoln, NE
    $29M (2025)
  13. Mammel Family Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $25M (2024)
  14. Westside Community Schools Foundation Inc
    Omaha, NE
    $19M (2025)
  15. Nebraska Community Foundation
    Lincoln, NE
    $19M (2025)
  16. Weitz Family Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $19M (2025)
  17. Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $14M (2025)
  18. Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $14M (2025)
  19. Childrens Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
    Omaha, NE
    $14M (2024)
  20. National Arbor Day Foundation
    Lincoln, NE
    $12M (2025)
  21. Krejci Family Foundation
    Elkhorn, NE
    $12M (2025)
  22. United Way of the Midlands
    Omaha, NE
    $9.9M (2025)
  23. The Noel Cover Foundation Inc
    Cozad, NE
    $9.5M (2026)
  24. Collective for Youth
    Omaha, NE
    $8.5M (2025)
  25. Young Mens Christian Association
    Norfolk, NE
    $8.3M (2024)

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