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The Lauritzen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Nebraska, New Jersey, and Missouri. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, as its grantmaking is based on established relationships and is by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Omaha Botanical Center Inc
$4.8M
18%
OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
$2.4M
9%
MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART
$2M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lauritzen Foundation?
No. Lauritzen Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lauritzen Foundation give?
Lauritzen Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, New Jersey, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Lauritzen Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lauritzen Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lauritzen Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Lauritzen Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $7.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lauritzen Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Lauritzen Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Omaha Botanical Center Inc, OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY, and MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lauritzen Foundation?
Lauritzen Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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