University of Nebraska Foundation

Lincoln, NE ·EIN 47-0379839 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$121.0M received 111 funders 200 grants · 2024–2025

Who funds University of Nebraska Foundation?

University of Nebraska Foundation is funded by 111 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($33.8M), Peter Kiewit Foundation ($20.3M), Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation ($11.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $121.0M in grants to University of Nebraska Foundation between 2024–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
The Sherwood Foundation$33,833,157182024
Peter Kiewit Foundation$20,334,117232024–2025
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation$11,624,23812024
Robert B Daugherty Foundation$8,060,00022024
The Lozier Foundation$5,789,75492024
Johnny Carson Foundation$4,500,00012024
Diabetes Care Foundation$4,470,08822024
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation$4,285,26092024
Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc$2,750,00042024–2025
Walter Scott Family Foundation$1,726,00012024
Marvin and Virginia Schmid$1,690,00012024
The Hawks Foundation$1,208,45632024
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund$1,132,46512024
Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc$1,100,00022024
Abel Foundation$1,083,33332024
Union Pacific Foundation$900,00012024
UNMC Science Research Fund$826,86622024–2025
D F Dillon Foundation$800,00032024
Educationquest Foundation Inc$726,40012024
Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn$653,42822024–2025
Holmes Georgeart Vi Tuw$640,57222024–2025
Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation$547,51312024
The Rod Rhoden Foundation$535,00012024
The Jim and Shirley Young$500,00012024
Weitz Family Foundation$496,72052024

Showing top 25 of 111 funders by total given.

What grants has University of Nebraska Foundation received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project.$3,000,000
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign.$2,500,000
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.$570,526
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025).$538,377
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.$475,286
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.$454,013
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.$395,122
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.$389,976
2025Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncProgramming$375,000
2025Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncProgramming$375,000
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.$341,675
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide four years of program support for Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting Systems (NSWERS).$340,000
2025Donald and Lorena Meier FdnUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$305,611
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025).$263,532
2025Herbert T Weston Jr andVARIOUS FUNDS$240,000
2025UNMC Science Research FundProgram Support$233,911
2025Holmes Georgeart Vi TuwSCHOLARSHIPS$200,515
2025Peter Kiewit FoundationTo provide three years of program support for the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy.$135,000
2025Unf Charitable Gift FundCharitable Distribution$131,011
2025Kim and Larry Lubeck FoundationUNRESTRICTED$100,000
2025Dr C C and Mabel L Criss MemorialGENERAL OPERATING$83,400
2025Nebraska Cooperative CouncilTHE PURPOSE OF THE FOOTBALL TICKET PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S COOPERATIVE MEMBERS PROMOTING THE COOPERATIVE SYSTEM.$70,000
2025Nebraska Cooperative CouncilTHE PURPOSE OF THE FOOTBALL TICKET PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S COOPERATIVE MEMBERS PROMOTING THE COOPERATIVE SYSTEM.$70,000
2025Alan & Marcia Baer FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS$46,200
2025Alan & Marcia Baer FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS$46,200
2025Rogers George H TuaGENERAL OPERATING$43,966
2025Uno Student Organizations IncSCHOLARSHIP GRANT$40,400
2025Komarek Charitable TrustGENERAL OPERATING$35,600
2025Harbor of Dreams IncTo further the scholarship programs of the organization.$24,400
2025Hazel S Putneyunl Fdn TuwGENERAL OPERATING$24,230

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds University of Nebraska Foundation?

University of Nebraska Foundation is funded by 111 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($33.8M), Peter Kiewit Foundation ($20.3M), Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation ($11.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $121.0M in grants to University of Nebraska Foundation between 2024–2025.

Who is University of Nebraska Foundation's largest funder?

The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of University of Nebraska Foundation, with $33.8M across 18 grants (2024).

How much grant funding has University of Nebraska Foundation received?

IRS 990 filings record $121.0M in grants to University of Nebraska Foundation across 200 grants from 111 funders between 2024–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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