Spark
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$6.2M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Spark?
Spark is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($3.8M), Peter Kiewit Foundation ($1.0M), The Lozier Foundation ($640K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to Spark between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $3,767,606 | 15 | 2019–2025 |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | $1,001,000 | 7 | 2021–2025 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $640,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Front Porch Investments | $243,750 | 1 | 2023 |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | $120,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| AARP | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat | $16,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Safe Routes to School National Partnership dba Safe Routes Partnership | $12,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Charles and Mary Heider | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kiewit Companies Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2019) to $1.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $400K.
What grants has Spark received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $175,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide five years of general operating support. | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | DONATION OF PROPERTY | $39,168 |
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | Developer Academy | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | FABRIC LAB: NORTH OMAHA URBAN DESIGN HUB | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Charles and Mary Heider | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide two years of general operating support. | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $145,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $145,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Robert B Daugherty Foundation | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | NORTH OMAHA TRAIL PHASE 3 & 4 STUDY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Community Improvement, Cap Bldg | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Community Foundation | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Wells Fargo Foundation | DEVELOPER ACADEMY | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Front Porch Investments | Community Improvement, CapacityBldg | $243,750 |
| 2023 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide two years of general operating support. | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $145,000 |
| 2023 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | NORTH OMAHA TRAIL | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Robert B Daugherty Foundation | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Annette and Paul Smith Charitable Fund | Community Improvement | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The Lozier Foundation | NORTH OMAHA TRAIL AND FABRIC LAB PROGRAM GRANT | $165,000 |
| 2022 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide three years of general operating support. | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Community Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Spark?
Spark is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($3.8M), Peter Kiewit Foundation ($1.0M), The Lozier Foundation ($640K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to Spark between 2019–2025.
Who is Spark's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Spark, with $3.8M across 15 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Spark received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to Spark across 56 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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