Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Foundation

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.

Lincoln Community Foundation Inc

Lincoln, NE

Lincoln Community Foundation funds nonprofit operations, programs, and capital projects in arts and culture, community improvement, education and youth, the environment and animals, and health and human services. Its 2024 grants had a median of $23,420, with awards ranging from $5,027 to $1,585,362; Open Door Grants serve organizations in or providing services in Lincoln/Lancaster County, Nebraska. It accepts Open Door Grant applications year-round and reviews them monthly.

Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn

Des Moines, IA

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines supports projects that improve quality of life in Greater Des Moines, including housing and transportation access, health, economic opportunity, inclusive communities, and nonprofit capacity-building. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $12,900, though awards ranged from roughly $5,000 to $7.34 million.

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha Inc

Omaha, NE

Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha funds Nebraska nonprofits working to advance gender equity, particularly in freedom from violence and adolescent health. In 2025, grants ranged from $25,000 to $225,000, with a median of $62,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Mid-Iowa Health Foundation

Des Moines, IA

Mid-Iowa Health Foundation funds community-informed, evidence-based efforts to improve health and address social barriers, especially for underresourced populations and vulnerable children and youth in central Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $2,000. Applicants start with an inquiry form and staff discussion; applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly.

The Holland Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Holland Foundation supports children and families in crisis, the arts and artists, public education, and to a lesser extent environmental initiatives and scientific research, with 2025 grants going to Nebraska recipients. Grant amounts vary widely; the 2025 median was $87,500, though awards ranged from $250 to more than $30 million. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Coralville, IA

The Community Foundation of Johnson County supports nonprofit organizations and community projects in areas including arts, education, environment, health, human services, and civic life, with a focus on Johnson County, Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,100 to $219,364, with a median of $17,622; some grant cycles offer set awards, such as five $25,000 Fall Community Impact Grants. The profile describes application-based grant cycles but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

William C Knapp Charitable Fdn

West Des Moines, IA

The William C Knapp Charitable Foundation supports Iowa-focused charitable organizations, including community services, education, arts, and programs for children and people with disabilities. In 2024, it made 31 grants, with a median award of $2,500 and grants ranging from $159 to $111,514; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc

New York, NY

Planned Parenthood Federation of America funds reproductive health care, education, and advocacy, with 2025 grants primarily supporting Planned Parenthood affiliates and a global affiliate. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $16.4 million, with a median of about $1.1 million, and went to organizations across the United States and internationally. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

The Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Minneapolis Foundation funds civic, social, and economic needs, including economic mobility, education, health, the environment, arts, and human services, with most grant dollars going to Minnesota. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. It says no funding opportunities are currently open; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.