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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The West Omaha Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking primarily through invitation-only relationships, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $16.7K across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PERPETUALLY PROMOTE CHARITABLE GIVING AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE ENDORSED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF OMAHA-WEST OR WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION.
Total Funding Given
$16.7K
2025
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.3K
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Susan Thomas
Board Member
B
Bonnie Gill
Board Member
B
Brett Wawers
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION?
No. WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION give?
WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska and Illinois. 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 WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $17 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES IN OMAHA INC, ROTARY CLUB OF OMAHA WEST, and FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION?
WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.