NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Lincoln, NE, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-0769903
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lincoln, NE, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-0769903
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Nebraska Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking within Nebraska, while also providing support to nonprofits in Colorado and Illinois. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION UNLEASHES ABUNDANT LOCAL ASSETS, INSPIRES CHARITABLE GIVING, AND CONNECTS AMBITIOUS PEOPLE TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND A GREATER NEBRASKA.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PENDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
$4.3M
5%
THE WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION
$2.2M
2%
HERITAGE SERVICES
$1.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
370
Median 1st year grant
$12.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Colorado, 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 NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $13.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 570 grantees. Recent grantees include PENDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC, THE WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION, and HERITAGE SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.