The Lozier Foundation
The Lozier Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 1986 as a family foundation funded by Allan and Dianne Lozier. Its mission is to improve quality of life for underrepresented communities in the Omaha/Metro area.
The Lozier Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lozier Foundation gave $49.2M across 450 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in Nebraska. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,221,417
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 450
- +83.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,381
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,128
- Total assets
- $437,091,158
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (97 of 267, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lozier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website directs grantseekers who have not received an application invitation to submit a formal letter of intent. Invited applicants use the foundation’s application process; applications are reviewed as received, with no application window or due date. Application materials differ by grant type and may include organizational or project information, budgets and financial statements, board information, and a completed Major Donor Data Sheet.
- Review Cycle
- No application window or due date; applications are reviewed as received.
- Deadline
- No application window or due date; applications are reviewed as received.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1299 Farnam Street Suite 1450, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 457-8133
Website: https://lozierfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lozier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($5.8M across 10 grants). Together the top 10 received $19.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 29 individual scholarships ($116,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,586 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 944 grants of 1,586 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission names the Omaha/Metro area, and its website identifies North Omaha initiatives as a funding priority. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 5% to Iowa, 3% to Washington, D.C., and 1% to California; the share for South Dakota was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 450 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lozier Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 97 of 267 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $103K; repeat grants $229K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21.4M (2020) to $49.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 450 grants totaling $49.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Investments Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| Mental Health Innovation Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| Black Police Officers Association of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operating Support | $1,250,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operating Support | $1,100,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operating Support | $1,048,000 |
| Collective for Hope Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| College of St Mary Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $437,091,158 | $31,322,758 | $52,978,999 | $49,221,417 | 450 | $51,085,771 | $29,203,348 | $25,622,541 |
| 2023 | $458,817,281 | $50,597,216 | $40,242,203 | $36,047,044 | 245 | $36,941,529 | $33,159,472 | $24,336,603 |
| 2022 | $454,702,543 | $44,819,542 | $26,243,780 | $23,412,806 | 245 | $23,661,910 | $32,378,847 | $24,466,968 |
| 2021 | $440,536,134 | $84,469,210 | $28,419,137 | $25,832,591 | 335 | $25,957,037 | $63,487,182 | $24,994,751 |
| 2020 | $393,679,654 | $45,145,320 | $22,981,253 | $21,394,659 | 311 | — | $27,467,903 | $21,747,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lozier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for underrepresented communities in the Omaha/Metro area. Its stated funding priorities are education, women and girls, North Omaha initiatives, and human services.
Examples of 2024 grantees show support for organizations working in areas including affordable housing, behavioral health, higher education, youth housing and crisis support, and health care. Front Porch Investments describes its mission as advancing affordable housing across Greater Omaha. Mental Health Innovation Foundation says it works to address behavioral health system gaps and barriers in Nebraska and surrounding areas. Youth Emergency Services Inc. says it provides housing and support to youth experiencing instability, crisis, and homelessness. Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation describes its mission as supporting excellence in health care and health care education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 450 grants totaling $49,221,417. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $38,128. The listed largest grants were generally designated for general operating support.
Notable 2024 grants included $2,000,000 each to Front Porch Investments and Mental Health Innovation Foundation; $1,500,000 to Black Police Officers Association of Omaha; and $1,250,000, $1,100,000, $1,048,000, and $1,000,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation across four listed grants. Other listed grants of $1,000,000 each went to Collective for Hope, College of St Mary, Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation, and Youth Emergency Services Inc. The Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha received $800,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dianne S. Lozier as executive director and trustee. Trustees listed were Collette Lozier, A. George Lozier, Ashley Kuhn, John Heaston, Janice Garnett, and Emiliano Lerda. Ashley Kuhn, Janice Garnett, and Emiliano Lerda were also identified as advisors; each was listed as ending trustee service in 2024. John Heaston’s listing notes that he was deceased on May 31, 2024.
The Lozier Foundation is led by Dianne S. Lozier, Executive Director & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne S. Lozier
Executive Director & Trustee
Trustee-Parttime → Executive Director & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collette Lozier
Trustee
Trustee-Parttime → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Ashley Kuhn
Trustee & Advisor
Trustee-Parttime → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Trustee & Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. George Lozier
Trustee
Trustee-Parttime → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emiliano Lerda
Trustee & Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Garnett
Trustee & Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John Heaston (2021–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 5312024
- Former: Robert Braun Jr. (2020–2023) — Director of Philanthropy
- Former: Sheri Andrews (2021–2022) — Trustee-Parttime · Filing note: Resigned 123122
- Former: Allan Lozier (2020–2021) — Trustee-Parttime
- Former: George Lozier (2021) — Trustee-Parttime
- Former: Sandra Lozier (2020) — Trustee-Parttime
- Former: Susan Lozier (2020) — Trustee-Parttime
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Collette Lozier (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Lozier Foundation
How much does The Lozier Foundation give each year?
The Lozier Foundation gave $49.2M across 450 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36.0M across 245 grants.
What is The Lozier Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lozier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $38,128, and its average grant was $109,381, across 450 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lozier Foundation that year got $103K on average.
Where does The Lozier Foundation give grants?
The Lozier Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (315 grants), Lincoln, NE (31 grants), Council Bluffs, IA (16 grants) and Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does The Lozier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Lozier Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (383 of 450) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program" (67 grants).
Who are The Lozier Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lozier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($5,799,754 across 10 grants), Front Porch Investments ($2,060,000 across 2 grants) and Mental Health Innovation Foundation ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 29 individual scholarships ($116,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lozier Foundation?
The Lozier Foundation reported $437.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lozier Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for underrepresented communities in the Omaha/Metro area. Its stated funding priorities are education, women and girls, North Omaha initiatives, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lozier Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lozier Foundation's EIN?
The Lozier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3027928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lozier Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lozier Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Lozier Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lozier-foundation-morg_1187da34d3ad42b0b5789d2d8c290a47
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