Lincoln Literacy Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
68
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds Lincoln Literacy Council?
Lincoln Literacy Council is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($897K), The Sherwood Foundation ($370K), United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County ($229K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Lincoln Literacy Council between 2018–2026.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $608K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
What grants has Lincoln Literacy Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | BRIDGEWAY TO A BETTE | $7,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $75,000 |
| 2025 | D F Dillon Foundation | PROGRAM | $61,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $22,500 |
| 2025 | Cooper Foundation | PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Rogers Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,168 |
| 2025 | The Winnings Foundation | TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE WORK. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | May L Flanagan Foundation Inc | TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE BUILDING A "BRIDGEWAY TO A BETTER LIFE" PROGRAM. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Viking Foundation of Lincoln | SUPPORTS IMPROVING LITERACY AND WORKPLACE SKILLS THROUGH ENGLISH INSTRUCTION PLUS CHILD CARE HELP AND TRANSPORTATION. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Olsson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | General support | $201,680 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Donlan Foundation | OPERATING FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION | $60,000 |
| 2024 | D F Dillon Foundation | PROGRAM | $45,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $22,500 |
| 2024 | Robert B Daugherty Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $17,475 |
| 2024 | Goodwill Industries | SUPPORT MISSION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Proliteracy Worldwide | LITERACY PROGRAMS | $14,747 |
| 2024 | Abel Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Winnings Foundation | TO HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE WORK. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rogers Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,921 |
| 2024 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| 2024 | May L Flanagan Foundation Inc | TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE BUILDING A "BRIDGEWAY TO A BETTER LIFE" PROGRAM. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ron and Chris Harris Charitable Foundation Trust | AID TO COMMUNITY | $300 |
Showing 30 most recent of 68 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lincoln Literacy Council?
Lincoln Literacy Council is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($897K), The Sherwood Foundation ($370K), United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County ($229K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Lincoln Literacy Council between 2018–2026.
Who is Lincoln Literacy Council's largest funder?
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lincoln Literacy Council, with $897K across 7 grants (2018–2024).
How much grant funding has Lincoln Literacy Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Lincoln Literacy Council across 68 grants from 24 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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