Big Brothers Big Sisters
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$5.6M
Foundation funders
57
Grants recorded
174
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by 57 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($1.2M), Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America ($715K), United Way of the Midlands ($475K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.6M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2026) to $1.2M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
What grants has Big Brothers Big Sisters received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Rebensdorf Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO HELP CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $179,632 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide five years of general operating support. | $80,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of the Midlands | COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND ALLOCATIONS | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Armstrong McDonald Foundation | COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING | $30,350 |
| 2025 | Moglia Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Community Foundation | GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Education Grants | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Dolezal Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Further Foundation | Community Based Mentoring Program | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Raybould Family Foundation | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | SN Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ike & ROZ Friedman Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Viking Foundation of Lincoln | RECRUIT, TRAIN & SUPPORT MENTORS AND TO MATCH ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROGRAM'S YOUTH. | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Assurity Life Foundation | Mentoring Programs | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation | UNSOLICATED REQUEST FOR FUNDS | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Rebensdorf Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO HELP CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Gap Foundation | FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $100 |
| 2024 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $162,108 |
| 2024 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide three years of general operating support. | $80,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | BUILDING FUTURES TOGETHER: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Robert B Daugherty Foundation | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Dorothy B Davis Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 174 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by 57 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($1.2M), Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America ($715K), United Way of the Midlands ($475K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.6M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters between 2019–2026.
Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with $1.2M across 14 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Big Brothers Big Sisters received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.6M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters across 174 grants from 57 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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