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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nebraska Cultural Endowment is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting cultural initiatives within Nebraska. With a total of $1.6 million in grants paid in 2024 to four grantees, the Endowment operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; all funding opportunities are by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Endowment can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL AND THE NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL DOING BUSINESS AS HUMANITIES NEBRASKA.
Total Funding Given
$1.6M
2024
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$163.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$221K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Maggie Smith
Board Member
R
Rita Stinner
Board Member
A
Amy Haddad
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT?
No. NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT give?
NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT 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 NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $164 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2024, NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2024, NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL, NAC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and OMAHA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT?
NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.