Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$806K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County ($364K), Goodwill Industries ($120K), Network for Good ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $806K in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | $364,486 | 11 | 2021–2025 |
| Goodwill Industries | $120,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Network for Good | $97,534 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | $84,885 | 6 | 2018–2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $64,875 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Cooper Foundation | $27,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | $14,600 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Breslow Foundation | $14,355 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Abel Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2018) to $159K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $95K.
What grants has Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,463 |
| 2025 | The Breslow Foundation | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $3,906 |
| 2024 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,522 |
| 2024 | The Breslow Foundation | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $7,169 |
| 2023 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $26,344 |
| 2023 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $21,667 |
| 2023 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,417 |
| 2023 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST - ONE TIME DISTRIBUTION | $7,000 |
| 2023 | The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Community-based Mentoring Program | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Breslow Foundation | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $3,280 |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Foundation | YOUTH | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Abel Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2022 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $35,098 |
| 2022 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $18,333 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,562 |
| 2022 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,748 |
| 2022 | Cooper Foundation | OPERATING | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $6,500 |
| 2022 | BNSF Railway Foundation | YOUTH | $2,500 |
| 2021 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,978 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $16,272 |
| 2021 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,336 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County ($364K), Goodwill Industries ($120K), Network for Good ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $806K in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln between 2018–2025.
Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln's largest funder?
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County is the largest recorded funder of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln, with $364K across 11 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln received?
IRS 990 filings record $806K in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln across 43 grants from 12 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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