Overview

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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in Nebraska. With a total of $775K in grants paid to four grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund ensures every Nebraskans' voice is heard in public decision making processes, whether that is in the halls of legislative bodies or at the ballot box. In 2020, we partnered with Nebraskans for Responsible Lending to qualify and then pass a ballot initiative to cap interest rates for payday lenders in Nebraska. The initiative passed with 83% of Nebraska voters in support of the measure. Our work included supporting the recruitment of organizations to endorse the effort, engaging with individuals who have used payday loans to testify at public hearings and participate in a paid media campaign, and supporting the engagement of other coalition members in efforts to educate voters and turn out people to vote. Additionally, we supported efforts to connect with low-propensity voters of color in Omaha, Lincoln, and 8 rural communities and encouraged them to vote in the 2020 election.
Total Funding Given
$775K
2024
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$102.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
R
Rebecca Gould
Board Member
R
Randy Moody
Board Member
P
Patricia Zieg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund?
No. Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund give?
Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund 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 Appleseed Action Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $103 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund make each year?
In 2024, Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $775 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include NEBRASKANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM, NEBRASKANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING, and Raise the Wage Nebraska. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund?
Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.