The Durham Museum Foundation Inc

Lori & David Scott Foundation

Omaha, NE

The mission of the foundation is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services

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.

The Hawks Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Hawks Foundation funds libraries, mental health, child and family services, arts, education, health care, and community projects, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Nebraska and smaller shares to New York, Iowa, Texas, and Massachusetts. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,949,615, with a median of $40,000; the foundation says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, but it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dixon Family Foundation

Omaha, NE

The mission of the foundation is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services.

The NBK Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation

Omaha, NE

The foundation supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, athletics and recreation, health and human services, religion, arts and culture, and civic projects. Its average gift is $1,000–$1,500, with 2025 grants ranging from $500 to $46,200; most funding went to Nebraska, with some grants in other states. It accepts requests by letter, mail or email, with a May 31 annual deadline.

Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports Nebraska nonprofits in areas including health care, arts and culture, education, and youth and social services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $700,000, with a median of $30,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Adah K Millard Charitable Trust

Chicago, IL

The Adah K Millard Charitable Trust supports Nebraska nonprofits working in areas including family support, workforce development, arts and education, libraries, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Sunderland Foundation

Overland Park, KS

The Sunderland Foundation supports organizations serving Greater Kansas City, focusing on affordable housing, economic stability, health and behavioral health, youth development, and select legacy institutions. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,750 to $25 million, with a median of $375,000; it is invitation-only and is not currently accepting applications or proposals.

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.

William and Joan Truhlsen Family

Omaha, NE

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.