Conservation Nebraska
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Conservation Nebraska?
Conservation Nebraska is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by League of Conservation Voters Education Fund ($548K), United States Energy Foundation ($406K), The Sherwood Foundation ($395K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Conservation Nebraska between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | $547,770 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $406,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sherwood Foundation | $395,000 | 6 | 2022–2025 |
| Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | $115,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Cooper Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nebraska Conservation Voters | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Horne Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| AARP | $6,716 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grain Place Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $720K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $300K.
What grants has Conservation Nebraska received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SERVICES. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Cooper Foundation | OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY GARDEN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $406,000 |
| 2024 | League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND NON-PARTISAN ENGAGEMENT | $181,800 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SERVICES. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | AARP | Community Challenge Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative | $6,716 |
| 2023 | League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND/OR CAPACITY BUILDING | $244,970 |
| 2023 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SERVICES. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SERVICES. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND/OR CAPACITY BUILDING | $10,000 |
| 2021 | League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ENGAGEMENT | $61,000 |
| 2021 | Cooper Foundation | PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2020 | League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, & ENGAGEMENT | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SERVICES. | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Nebraska Conservation Voters | EDUCATIONAL | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Horne Family Foundation | SUPPORTS GENERAL ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2020 | League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, & ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Grain Place Foundation | Sponsor showing Dreaming of a Vetter World | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Conservation Nebraska?
Conservation Nebraska is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by League of Conservation Voters Education Fund ($548K), United States Energy Foundation ($406K), The Sherwood Foundation ($395K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Conservation Nebraska between 2020–2025.
Who is Conservation Nebraska's largest funder?
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is the largest recorded funder of Conservation Nebraska, with $548K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Conservation Nebraska received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Conservation Nebraska across 26 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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