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NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION

NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION

Lincoln, NE, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-1829974
Regional Funder
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NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION

Lincoln, NE, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-1829974
Regional Funder

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Nebraska Children & Families Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas. With a total of $22.1 million in grants paid to 177 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 via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE WORK WITH COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, ENSURE EVERY CHILD CAN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, AND SUPPORT YOUTH AS THEY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD.
Total Funding Given

$22.1M

2024
Grantees funded
177
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

141

Median 1st year grant
$25.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$55.6K
M
Mary Jo Pankoke
Board Member
K
Kevin Cloonan
Board Member
C
Carol Russell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION?
No. NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION give?
NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas. 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 CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION 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 NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $22.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER FOR SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS, and FREMONT AREA UNITED WAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION?
NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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