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EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC

EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC

Lincoln, NE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-0606382
Regional Funder
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EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC

Lincoln, NE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-0606382
Regional Funder

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Nebraska, having paid a total of $1.6 million in grants to 22 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

IMPROVING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN NEBRASKA. THE CORPORATION PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ADVANCE EDUCATION IN NEBRASKA INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF STUDENT LOAN PORTFOLIOS IN VARIOUS FORMS. THE IRS HAS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO A PRIVATE LETTER RULING DATED 3/31/98 THAT THIS ACTIVITY WILL FURTHER THE CORPORATION'S EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).
Total Funding Given

$1.6M

2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$26.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.5K
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Kelly Leeper
Board Member
T
Thomas Smith
Board Member
D
Debbie Cooper
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC?
No. EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC give?
EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska. 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 EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC?
EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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