Avenue Scholars
Omaha, NE ·EIN 26-1545078 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Avenue Scholars?
Avenue Scholars is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($2.7M), Weitz Family Foundation ($1.4M), The Dorothy B Davis Foundation ($800K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Avenue Scholars between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $2,700,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | $1,350,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Dorothy B Davis Foundation | $800,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable | $585,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | $147,100 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cl Werner Foundation | $90,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Support Nebraska | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Landen Foundation | $13,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| H&H Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Simon Manota E Fdn | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Growing Good Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Avenue Scholars received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Simon Manota E Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023/2024 OPERATING GRANT | $850,000 |
| 2024 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $147,100 |
| 2024 | Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Cl Werner Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2024 | The Landen Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Growing Good Foundation | TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND BUSINESS, AND GUARANTEE CAREERS FOR OUR YOUTH OF HOPE AND NEED THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING. | $500 |
| 2023 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
| 2023 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Dorothy B Davis Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Cl Werner Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT SUMMER BOOT CAMP PROGRAM | $45,000 |
| 2023 | H&H Family Foundation | Support Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Landen Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS FOR 2021/2022 | $850,000 |
| 2022 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $400,000 |
| 2022 | The Dorothy B Davis Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Support Nebraska | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide support for the MOEC superintendents & school board members Appreciation Dinner. | $12,000 |
| 2022 | The Landen Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2020/2021 OPERATING GRANT | $850,000 |
| 2021 | The Dorothy B Davis Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $200,000 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | INTERN OMAHA NONPROFITS & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Landen Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Avenue Scholars?
Avenue Scholars is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($2.7M), Weitz Family Foundation ($1.4M), The Dorothy B Davis Foundation ($800K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Avenue Scholars between 2020–2025.
Who is Avenue Scholars's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Avenue Scholars, with $2.7M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Avenue Scholars received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.0M in grants to Avenue Scholars across 33 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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