Help Foundation of Omaha Inc
HELP Foundation of Omaha Inc is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its stated charitable work includes affordable housing, charitable development projects, and community redevelopment initiatives.
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc at a glance
In short: Help Foundation of Omaha Inc gave $73K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,663
- +123.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,606
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,111,270
- +129.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Help Foundation of Omaha Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Sudha Agarwal
Mailing address: 626 North 164Th St, Omaha, NE 68118
Phone: (402) 493-6864
Website: https://www.helpfoundationomaha.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Help Foundation of Omaha Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omaha Discovery Trust ($25K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2024, 91% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 9% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Help Foundation of Omaha Inc gives
- Giving grew 1717% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Discovery Trust Omaha, NE | Kiewit Luminarium | $25,000 |
| Community Information Trust Omaha, NE | Omaha Public Library | $20,000 |
| Partners for Medical Relief Cinncinati, OH | International Medical Mission | $6,600 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation Omaha, NE | Omaha Chamber - Prosper Omaha Campaign | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha Omaha, NE | Strong Communities Campaign | $5,000 |
| BGCM Development Omaha, NE | Boys and girls club of the midlands raise the paddle campaign | $5,000 |
| Women Investing in Nebraska Lincoln, NE | General Support | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Omaha, NE | Programming | $263 |
| Nebraska Echoes Papillion, NE | Youth Sports | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,111,270 | $782,601 | $793,140 | $72,663 | 11 | $4,823,906 | $782,601 |
| 2023 | $6,581,395 | $655,376 | $833,486 | $32,590 | 1 | $668,405 | $655,376 |
| 2022 | $6,387,301 | $1,268,623 | $875,156 | $11,916 | 1 | $657,292 | $1,268,623 |
| 2021 | $5,328,646 | $723,623 | $516,212 | $4,000 | 1 | — | $2,512 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it aims to connect people in need with health care, education, and affordable housing. It describes its work as including charitable development and community services, as well as opportunities to own, lease, and manage apartments, land, and affordable housing.
On its 2023 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activities as providing affordable housing, initiating charitable development projects, and funding community redevelopment initiatives. It also stated that grants must be connected to those areas.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Omaha Discovery Trust describes the Luminarium as a community learning environment focused on science, art, and human perception. Community Information Trust describes its work overseeing Do Space and fundraising for the Omaha Central Public Library project. YMCA of Greater Omaha says its programs focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Habitat for Humanity of Omaha describes building homes and communities in eastern Nebraska.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $72,663. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Omaha Discovery Trust for the Kiewit Luminarium and $20,000 to Community Information Trust for the Omaha Public Library. Other grants included $6,600 to Partners for Medical Relief for an international medical mission and $5,000 each to an individual recipient for a scholarship, Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation for the Prosper Omaha campaign, YMCA of Greater Omaha for its Strong Communities campaign, and BGCM Development for a Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands campaign.
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are directed to send a written letter to Sudha Agarwal. The filing lists no deadlines. Grants must be connected to affordable housing, charitable development projects, or community redevelopment initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sudha Agarwal as president, Stephen Alloway as director, and Ethan Bondelid as treasurer. The foundation’s board page identifies Andy Alloway as vice president and Ethan Bondelid as treasurer.
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc is led by Sudha Agarwal, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sudha Agarwal
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen Alloway
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ethan Bondelid
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Help Foundation of Omaha Inc
How much does Help Foundation of Omaha Inc give each year?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc gave $73K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
What is Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's typical grant size?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,606, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Help Foundation of Omaha Inc give grants?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (6 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Help Foundation of Omaha Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's largest grantees?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Omaha Discovery Trust ($25,000), Community Information Trust ($20,000) and Partners for Medical Relief ($6,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Help Foundation of Omaha Inc?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $783K.
What does Help Foundation of Omaha Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to connect people in need with health care, education, and affordable housing. It describes its work as including charitable development and community services, as well as opportunities to own, lease, and manage apartments, land, and affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Help Foundation of Omaha Inc?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check helpfoundationomaha.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's EIN?
Help Foundation of Omaha Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3428793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Help Foundation of Omaha Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/help-foundation-of-omaha-inc-morg_828469875bde49c5bc23768a2ca71d5e
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