Robert B Daugherty Foundation

OMAHA, NE EIN: 36-3766006 Website

The Robert B. Daugherty Foundation is a private foundation established to provide charitable grants to worthy tax-exempt organizations. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the foundation was established in 1991 and operates with a commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and high-impact philanthropic investment.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$37.9M

+3.7% YoY

Grant Count

120

+6.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$316K

-2.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides grants to organizations that conduct charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities exclusively. The foundation gives preference to organizations that will use and apply substantially all of the charitable grant in the State of Nebraska, particularly in the greater Omaha area.

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation invests in projects and organizations that demonstrate:

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $20,000,000.

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nebraska, Iowa, and Montana, with particular emphasis on the greater Omaha area and the State of Nebraska.

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $94.4M (96%)

Minnesota $3.0M (3%)

Iowa $1.3M (1%)

Montana $100K (0%)

States

California Florida Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska

Cities

ArapahoeAshlandBassettBeatriceBellevueBlue HillBoys TownCarlsbadChadronClay CenterColumbia FallsColumbusCoronadoCouncil BluffsCreteElwoodEmersonFort CalhounFremontFullerton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $793,000,000
Total Revenue: $36,700,000
Total Expenses: $53,200,000
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $839,670,579
Total Giving: $37,893,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

3 open opportunities from Robert B Daugherty Foundation

Foundation

Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Grant - Capital Construction Project

ROBERT B DAUGHERTY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Grant - General Operating Support

ROBERT B DAUGHERTY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Robert B. Daugherty Foundation Grant - Program Support

ROBERT B DAUGHERTY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Information Trust ($3,000,000), Joslyn Art Museum ($1,800,000), Community Alliance Inc ($1,000,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
American Heart Association Inc Omaha, NE	General Operating Support	$100,000
Aqua-Africa Inc Omaha, NE	Program Support	$25,000
Association of Fundraising Professionals Omaha, NE	General Operating Support	$5,000
Autism Action Partnership Omaha, NE	General Operating Support	$50,000
Ballet Nebraska Council Bluffs, IA	General Operating Support	$50,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands Omaha, NE	General Operating Support	$50,000
Blue River Arts Council Inc Crete, NE	Capital Project Support	$50,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Omaha, NE	General Operating Support	$200,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Omaha, NE	Program Support	$650,000
Casa for Douglas County Omaha, NE	General Operating Support	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Trustees:

Mogens C. Bay
F. Joseph Daugherty, M.D.
Robert B. Daugherty
Clarkson D. Lauritzen
James Linder, M.D.
Jane E. Miller

Staff:

John K. Wilson, Executive Director
Kimberly A. Yungtum, Deputy Executive Director & Chief Grants Officer
Sara A. Semin, Community Investment Officer
Rebecca J. Nadgwick, Chief Financial Officer
Julie A. Davis, Program & Technology Officer
Gayle J. Hoybook, Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant investments in education and research initiatives. A notable $50 million gift was directed to the Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, supporting education and capacity building efforts. The foundation also provided a 5-year challenge grant that was matched and funded student research initiatives.

Robert B. Daugherty Foundation 5-Year Challenge Grant Matched, Student Research

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert B Daugherty Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Robert B Daugherty Foundation?

**Grant Types:** • Capital Construction Projects • General Operating Support • Program Support **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $20,000,000. **Investment Criteria:** The foundation invests in projects and organizations that demonstrate: • Sound operational practices • A diversified income stream and broad-based community support • A history of effective leadership and mission expertise • Potential to meet substantiated community needs with high impact **Operating Principles:…

Where does Robert B Daugherty Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nebraska, Iowa, and Montana, with particular emphasis on the greater Omaha area and the State of Nebraska.