Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$20.0M
Foundation funders
52
Grants recorded
145
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest is funded by 52 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($11.4M), Weitz Family Foundation ($1.9M), Civic Nebraska ($880K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $20.0M in grants to Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest between 2018–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2018) to $5.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $3.7M.
What grants has Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $2,010,466 |
| 2025 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $606,500 |
| 2025 | The Holland Foundation | OPERATING | $325,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Civic Nebraska | CIVIC HEALTH | $105,000 |
| 2025 | Share Our Strength | School Meals | $102,193 |
| 2025 | MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger | Working to end hunger | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Richard Brooke Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Appleseed Foundation Inc | WI. DONATION PASS ON ALEC HILLBO & MATCHING DONATION WISCONSIN APPLESEED DONATION; NE. APPLESEED FIDUCIARY FOR WI. SEED GRANT FOR WI. APPLESEED; TRAVEL STIPENDS | $31,250 |
| 2025 | Adams RBG Empowerment Fund | To further the programs of the organization. | $30,000 |
| 2025 | American Heart Association Inc | SNAP access | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund | Advocacy campaign | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | POLICY ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Shoemaker Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Albertsons Companies Foundation | HUNGER | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Viking Foundation of Lincoln | HELPS LOW-INCOME PEOPLE SOLVE COMPLEX ISSUES SUCH AS POVERTY, CHILD WELFARE, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND IMMIGRATION POLICY. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Abel Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Spire Robert & Elaine Char Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Bluestem Prairie Foundation | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $2,014,013 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | IMMIGRANTS & COMMUNITIES PROGRAM | $750,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $579,488 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | IMMIGRANTS & COMMUNITIES PROGRAM | $513,488 |
| 2024 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $344,000 |
| 2024 | The Holland Foundation | OPERATING | $275,000 |
| 2024 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $160,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Carequest Foundation Inc | The purpose of this grant is to support Nebraska Appleseed in their efforts to continue collaborating with underserved communities to advance systemic change that improves health and increases equity in their state. Nebraska Appleseed will continue to prioritize growing capacity and voice, deepening oral health advocacy, expanding and strengthening health care partnerships, and improving Medicaid access and processes. | $130,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 145 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest?
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest is funded by 52 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($11.4M), Weitz Family Foundation ($1.9M), Civic Nebraska ($880K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $20.0M in grants to Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest between 2018–2025.
Who is Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest, with $11.4M across 22 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest received?
IRS 990 filings record $20.0M in grants to Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest across 145 grants from 52 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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