Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$44.5M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative?
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Buffett Early Childhood Fund ($41.3M), Nebraska Children & Families Foundation ($2.2M), The Holland Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $44.5M in grants to Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | $41,326,908 | 10 | 2019–2025 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | $2,196,382 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Holland Foundation | $300,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | $190,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Hearst Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Financial Health Network Inc | $90,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| United Way of the Midlands | $55,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Share Our Strength | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Medica Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Growing Good Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $10.7M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2025 | $3,954,169 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Community Foundation | 2024 IMPACT GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2025, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2024, PROFESSIONALS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM | $3,003,691 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $103,107 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Community Foundation | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2024 | $5,076,774 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $715,149 |
| 2023 | The Holland Foundation | OPERATING | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Union Pacific Foundation | VOCATIONAL AND CAREER TRAINING/UPSKILLING PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023 | $9,802,094 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $359,887 |
| 2022 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Educational Institutions | $190,000 |
| 2022 | The Holland Foundation | OPERATING | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Hearst Foundation | Support of general operations | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Financial Health Network Inc | FSL INNOVATOR GRANT | $90,000 |
| 2021 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,447,000 |
| 2021 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT SUPPORT | $2,363,389 |
| 2021 | Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $701,709 |
| 2021 | Share Our Strength | CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Medica Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,924,393 |
| 2020 | Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $316,530 |
| 2020 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | EMERGENCY COVID RELIEF | $250,000 |
| 2020 | United Way of the Midlands | General Support | $55,000 |
| 2020 | Growing Good Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ACCESS TO BUSINESS RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2019 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,055,398 |
| 2019 | Buffett Early Childhood Fund | ALL OUR KIN PROGRAM SUPPORT | $450,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative?
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Buffett Early Childhood Fund ($41.3M), Nebraska Children & Families Foundation ($2.2M), The Holland Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $44.5M in grants to Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative between 2019–2026.
Who is Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative's largest funder?
Buffett Early Childhood Fund is the largest recorded funder of Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, with $41.3M across 10 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative received?
IRS 990 filings record $44.5M in grants to Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative across 30 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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