Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation

Lincoln Community Foundation Inc

Lincoln, NE

The Lincoln Community Foundation funds nonprofit operations, programs, and capital projects in arts and culture, community improvement, education and youth, environment and animals, and health and human services in Lincoln/Lancaster County, Nebraska. Open Door Grants are capped at $20,000, and eligible nonprofits may apply once per calendar year. The foundation accepts applications throughout the year and reviews them monthly.

The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable

Omaha, NE

The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable supports arts and culture, community funds and activities, Jewish community programs, and civic engagement, primarily in Nebraska, with occasional support elsewhere. In 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $80,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Abel Foundation

Lincoln, NE

The Abel Foundation funds Nebraska nonprofits in communities served by NEBCO and its affiliates, supporting education, human services, community improvements, arts and culture, and environmental conservation. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, though awards ranged from $100 to $933,333. It accepts requests from eligible nonprofits; applicants are directed to its website for application details.

Weitz Family Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Weitz Family Foundation supports nonprofits working in arts, education, health, human services, and public benefit, with an emphasis on equity and racial justice; most funding goes to Nebraska, especially Omaha. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15 to $606,500, with a median of $50,000; Beloved Community applicants may request up to $20,000, while Capacity Building grants start at $21,000. Although it offers annual application opportunities, the foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The Sherwood Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Sherwood Foundation funds equity and social-justice work in Nebraska, with a focus on urban and rural community partnerships and early childhood education; it supports operating, program, and capital needs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $90,000, though awards varied widely. It does not accept unsolicited requests and uses an invitation-only application process.

Boyd Family Foundation

Columbia, MO

Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable

Omaha, NE

The foundation funds preselected charitable organizations, with 2024 grants supporting arts, culture, education, and other causes; 83% of grant dollars went to Nebraska organizations. It gave $686,000 across 53 grants in 2024, ranging from $2,000 to $260,000, with a median of $7,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Nebraska Humanities Council

Lincoln, NE

Humanities Nebraska funds public humanities projects in areas such as history, literature, philosophy, ethics, and the arts, supporting eligible nonprofits and government entities across Nebraska. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,400 to $516,000, with a median award of $8,835; it is accepting applications through its online grants system.

Friedland Family Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Friedland Family Foundation funds Nebraska charitable organizations, supporting areas such as community services, Jewish community programs, youth development, education, public media, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $7,848,035, with a median grant of $5,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Donlan Foundation

Wichita, KS

The Donlan Foundation supports community funds and other public charities, as well as educational, religious, and welfare organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $350 to $169,500, with a median of $2,000; 88% of grant dollars went to Nebraska, with smaller amounts going to Kansas, Virginia, Colorado, and Arizona. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Henry L Guenther Foundation

Seal Beach, CA

The Henry L. Guenther Foundation funds charitable services that improve human welfare, including medical care, youth opportunities, education, housing, and humanitarian projects. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000, and primarily benefit California residents, especially in Southern California. It accepts online applications from qualified charitable organizations serving Californians; individuals cannot apply.

The Lozier Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Lozier Foundation funds education, women and girls, North Omaha initiatives, and human services, with a focus on underrepresented communities in the Omaha metro area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $450 to $2 million, with a median of about $38,000; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and contributes to preselected organizations.