Grantmaking foundations in Lincoln, NE

276 grantmaking foundations in Lincoln, Nebraska, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $610M combined).

Top foundations by giving

1. University of Nebraska Foundation

   Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
   $300M (2025)
2. Nebraska Wesleyan University

   Lincoln, NE · Arts, Culture and Humanities
   $41M (2025)
3. Nebraska Student Loan Program Inc

   Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
   $40M (2024)
4. Acklie Charitable Foundation

   Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
   $29M (2025)
5. Lincoln Community Foundation Inc

   Lincoln, NE · Human Services
   $24M (2024)
6. Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

   Lincoln, NE · Public and Societal Benefit
   $24M (2024)
7. Nebraska Community Foundation

   Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
   $19M (2025)
8. National Arbor Day Foundation

   Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
   $12M (2025)
9. D F Dillon Foundation

   Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
   $8.1M (2025)
10. Victor E & Rosa M Blum Foundation Inc

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $7.8M (2025)
11. United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County

    Lincoln, NE · Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
    $4.6M (2025)
12. Richard P Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation Inc

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.2M (2025)
13. Abel Foundation

    Lincoln, NE
    $4.1M (2025)
14. Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc

    Lincoln, NE
    $4M (2025)
15. Southeast Community College Educational Fdn

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $3.9M (2025)
16. Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools

    Lincoln, NE
    $3.8M (2025)
17. St Anthony Foundation

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $3.6M (2025)
18. Nebraska Public Media Foundation Inc

    Lincoln, NE · Community Improvement and Capacity Building
    $3.4M (2025)
19. Firespring Foundation

    Lincoln, NE · Crime and Legal-Related
    $3.3M (2025)
20. Nelnet Foundation

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $3.1M (2025)
21. Woods Charitable Fund Inc

    Lincoln, NE
    $3.1M (2024)
22. Bryan Foundation

    Lincoln, NE · Education
    $2M (2024)
23. Cedars Home for Children Foundation Inc

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $1.8M (2025)
24. Love Justice International

    Lincoln, NE · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $1.8M (2025)
25. Educationquest Foundation Inc

    Lincoln, NE · Crime and Legal-Related
    $1.6M (2025)

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Causes in Nebraska

• Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations 615 foundations
• Community Improvement and Capacity Building 72 foundations
• Human Services 64 foundations
• Education 41 foundations
• Environment 26 foundations
• Mental Health and Crisis Intervention 24 foundations
• Arts, Culture and Humanities 22 foundations
• Health Care 17 foundations
• Public and Societal Benefit 16 foundations
• Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy 15 foundations
• Recreation and Sports 13 foundations
• Youth Development 13 foundations
• Crime and Legal-Related 12 foundations