The Cedars Home for Children Foundation

Troy a Kanter Family Foundation

Lincoln, NE

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.

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.

Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Omaha, NE

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center funds pediatric care, research and education, and community programs addressing children’s health and family social needs, with reported grants focused on Nebraska. Its 2024 grants ranged from $15,000 to $3 million, with a median of $15,000; it offers a Community Impact Grant request for proposals late in the year, so applications are invited through that process.

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The foundation funds poverty elimination, youth development, financial education, community development, and related community needs, including education, health, arts, and human services, in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its minimum grant is $2,500; the 2025 median award was $2,500, though amounts varied widely. Organizations may submit requests online, but grants are limited to organizations recommended by local First Interstate branches.

Scheels All Sports Foundation

Fargo, ND

Before its dissolution in December 2024, the Scheels All Sports Foundation supported charitable organizations, with its only 2024 grant providing $278,500 for general operations to West Fargo Youth Baseball in North Dakota. Its giving varied in prior years, and it accepted contributions only to preselected organizations, not unsolicited requests.

Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust

Lincoln, NE

The trust funds charitable and educational services, including poverty relief, food assistance, conservation, education, housing, and community programs, with awards restricted to Nebraska. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $46,000, with a median of $16,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact “Aspegren Trust Grant Applications” and see the attached form.

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.

Family Office Foundation Inc

Costa Mesa, CA

Family Office Foundation Inc supports approved 501(c)(3) organizations in education, religion, and other causes aligned with its donors’ philanthropic interests, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,563,621, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assurity Life Foundation

Lincoln, NE

Cooper Foundation

Lincoln, NE

The Cooper Foundation funds Nebraska nonprofits, schools, public universities, and government units in the arts, education, human services, environment, humanities, and civic and community engagement, with priority for organizations serving Lincoln and Lancaster County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $80,398, with a median of $15,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations should contact the foundation first, and only invited applicants may submit a Letter of Inquiry.

The Hampton Family Foundation

Lincoln, NE

The Hampton Family Foundation supports organizations, especially in Nebraska and the Lincoln area, that promote education, individual self-worth, and independence; recent grants also backed youth programs and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests by letter, and applicants are directed to contact Michael Lindberg.