AI Summary
The Lauritzen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation disbursed $7.7 million across 39 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Omaha Botanical Center Inc
$4.8M
16%
OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
$2.4M
8%
MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART
$2M
7%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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 $25 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 40 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.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)