United Way of Western Nebraska
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$365K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds United Way of Western Nebraska?
United Way of Western Nebraska is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by BNSF Railway Foundation ($150K), Union Pacific Foundation ($55K), United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $365K in grants to United Way of Western Nebraska between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $150,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $55,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | $35,476 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Foundation of Nebraska | $20,959 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | $15,800 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Oregon Trail Community Foundation | $13,363 | 1 | 2021 |
| Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | $13,350 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $12,723 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Neva Mae Robinson Foundation 580818 | $11,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way Worldwide | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $7,175 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lockwood Foundation | $6,550 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Eleanor R Gardner Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation | $428 | 6 | 2020–2021 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $60 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $77K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $57K.
What grants has United Way of Western Nebraska received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | UNITED WAY/RED CROSS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Foundation of Nebraska | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,959 |
| 2025 | Union Pacific Foundation | EDUCATION (K-12) | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,033 |
| 2025 | The Eleanor R Gardner Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Lockwood Foundation | FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN | $1,400 |
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | Volunteer Day Project | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | LEGACY GRANT | $950 |
| 2024 | BNSF Railway Foundation | UNITED WAY/RED CROSS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Foundation of Nebraska | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,690 |
| 2024 | United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $5,092 |
| 2024 | Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lockwood Foundation | FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN | $1,400 |
| 2024 | Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | WELL-BEING | $1,400 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM AND GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS | $60 |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Foundation | UNITED WAY/RED CROSS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $5,714 |
| 2023 | Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | BASIC NEEDS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Lockwood Foundation | FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN | $1,250 |
| 2022 | BNSF Railway Foundation | UNITED WAY/RED CROSS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Union Pacific Foundation | HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | United Way Worldwide | COVID RELIEF | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,175 |
| 2022 | Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | BASIC NEEDS | $7,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County | RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $5,689 |
| 2022 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $5,600 |
| 2022 | Lockwood Foundation | FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN | $1,250 |
| 2021 | BNSF Railway Foundation | UNITED WAY/RED CROSS | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Way of Western Nebraska?
United Way of Western Nebraska is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by BNSF Railway Foundation ($150K), Union Pacific Foundation ($55K), United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $365K in grants to United Way of Western Nebraska between 2020–2025.
Who is United Way of Western Nebraska's largest funder?
BNSF Railway Foundation is the largest recorded funder of United Way of Western Nebraska, with $150K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has United Way of Western Nebraska received?
IRS 990 filings record $365K in grants to United Way of Western Nebraska across 47 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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