Omaha by Design
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Omaha by Design?
Omaha by Design is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($1.1M), Peter Kiewit Foundation ($551K), Front Porch Investments ($366K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Omaha by Design between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $1,125,055 | 18 | 2019–2025 |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | $551,000 | 7 | 2022–2025 |
| Front Porch Investments | $366,464 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Parker Family Foundation | $200,000 | 3 | 2019–2024 |
| Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | $125,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Faith Charitable Trust | $95,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| AARP | $53,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Iowa West Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $11,025 | 1 | 2023 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ledc | $250 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $734K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $560K.
What grants has Omaha by Design received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide program support to community engagement, titled "We Make Omaha," for the City of Omaha's new comprehensive plan. | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | MARKET-TO-MIDTOWN BIKEWAY | $103,746 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | WE MAKE OMAHA | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide three years of general operating support. | $75,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | OPEN OMAHA 2025 | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information. | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Ledc | We Make Omaha | $250 |
| 2024 | Front Porch Investments | Public, Society Benefit | $152,464 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | WE MAKE OMAHA CITY OF OMAHA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | MARKET-TO-MIDTOWN BIKEWAY | $138,522 |
| 2024 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide three years of general operating support. | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Parker Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | AARP | Community Challenge Grant to support Housing Choice projects | $53,500 |
| 2024 | Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | OPEN OMAHA | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation | OMAHA BY DESIGN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Iowa West Foundation | OPEN OMAHA 2024 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | MARKET-TO-MIDTOWN BIKEWAY | $272,787 |
| 2023 | Front Porch Investments | Public, Society Benefit | $134,000 |
| 2023 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide three years of general operating support. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Iowa West Foundation | AFFORDABLE BY DESIGN | $18,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | OPEN OMAHA 2023 | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,025 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Iowa West Foundation | OPEN OMAHA 2023 | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Foundation | General | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Omaha by Design?
Omaha by Design is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($1.1M), Peter Kiewit Foundation ($551K), Front Porch Investments ($366K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Omaha by Design between 2019–2025.
Who is Omaha by Design's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Omaha by Design, with $1.1M across 18 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Omaha by Design received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Omaha by Design across 46 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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