Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation?
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by D F Dillon Foundation ($411K), Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($291K), Robert B Daugherty Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| D F Dillon Foundation | $411,215 | 6 | 2024–2025 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | $291,133 | 7 | 2018–2024 |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | $240,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | $215,000 | 2 | 2025 |
| John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation | $125,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Harbor of Dreams Inc | $68,789 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sherwood Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cooper Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Oregon Trail Community Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | $13,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Creigh Family Foundation | $4,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Oldfather Foundation Trust | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lienemann Charitable Foundation Inc | $1,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Donlan Foundation | $1,100 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2018) to $690K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $515K.
What grants has Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Capital Improvements | $200,000 |
| 2025 | The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | CHIMNEY ROCK TRAILS | $190,000 |
| 2025 | John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Cooper Foundation | PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2025 | D F Dillon Foundation | PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Operations | $15,000 |
| 2025 | D F Dillon Foundation | PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | TO FURTHER GENERAL PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Creigh Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | D F Dillon Foundation | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | General support | $102,408 |
| 2024 | D F Dillon Foundation | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Harbor of Dreams Inc | TO FURTHER PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $68,789 |
| 2024 | John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | STATEWIDE GRANTS PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | D F Dillon Foundation | PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | D F Dillon Foundation | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $36,215 |
| 2024 | The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | CHIMNEY ROCK TRAILS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | TO FURTHER GENERAL PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Oldfather Foundation Trust | GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Creigh Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Robert B Daugherty Foundation | CAPITAL PROJECT SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | $47,457 |
| 2023 | The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | CHIMNEY ROCK TRAILS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Oregon Trail Community Foundation | RECREATION PATHWAY TO HISTORIC MONUMENT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Creigh Family Foundation | General Operations | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $78,434 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Community Foundation | PRESERVATION FT ALKALI/ALKALI STATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | TO FURTHER GENERAL PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation?
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by D F Dillon Foundation ($411K), Lincoln Community Foundation Inc ($291K), Robert B Daugherty Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation between 2018–2025.
Who is Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation's largest funder?
D F Dillon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, with $411K across 6 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation across 43 grants from 18 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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