University of Nebraska Foundation
Lincoln, NE ·EIN 47-0379839 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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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.
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What grants has University of Nebraska Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project. | $3,000,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign. | $2,500,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $570,526 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025). | $538,377 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $475,286 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $454,013 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $395,122 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $389,976 |
| 2025 | Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Programming | $375,000 |
| 2025 | Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Programming | $375,000 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $341,675 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide four years of program support for Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting Systems (NSWERS). | $340,000 |
| 2025 | Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $305,611 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025). | $263,532 |
| 2025 | Herbert T Weston Jr and | VARIOUS FUNDS | $240,000 |
| 2025 | UNMC Science Research Fund | Program Support | $233,911 |
| 2025 | Holmes Georgeart Vi Tuw | SCHOLARSHIPS | $200,515 |
| 2025 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy. | $135,000 |
| 2025 | Unf Charitable Gift Fund | Charitable Distribution | $131,011 |
| 2025 | Kim and Larry Lubeck Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $83,400 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Cooperative Council | THE PURPOSE OF THE FOOTBALL TICKET PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S COOPERATIVE MEMBERS PROMOTING THE COOPERATIVE SYSTEM. | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Nebraska Cooperative Council | THE PURPOSE OF THE FOOTBALL TICKET PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S COOPERATIVE MEMBERS PROMOTING THE COOPERATIVE SYSTEM. | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $46,200 |
| 2025 | Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $46,200 |
| 2025 | Rogers George H Tua | GENERAL OPERATING | $43,966 |
| 2025 | Uno Student Organizations Inc | SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $40,400 |
| 2025 | Komarek Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,600 |
| 2025 | Harbor of Dreams Inc | To further the scholarship programs of the organization. | $24,400 |
| 2025 | Hazel S Putneyunl Fdn Tuw | GENERAL 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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