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NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

LINCOLN, NE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7359778
Regional Funder
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NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

LINCOLN, NE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7359778
Regional Funder

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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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The Nebraska Humanities Council is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Nebraska, with additional support for projects in Massachusetts and Wisconsin. The Council does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

HUMANITIES NEBRASKA HELPS NEBRASKANS EXPLORE WHAT CONNECTS US AND MAKES US HUMAN.
Total Funding Given

$180.5K

2024
Grantees funded
126
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

16

Median 1st year grant
$8.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
C
Christopher Sommerich
Board Member
J
Jeannette Eileen Jones
Board Member
C
Cecil Hicks Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
No. NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL give?
NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. 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 NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,062. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $181 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR THE HUMANITIES, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS, and NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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