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Firespring Foundation

Lincoln, Nebraska  ·  EIN 300358636  ·  Private foundation

Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Firespring Foundation has awarded $12.0M across 4 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2022. Its largest grant on record went to See Attachment for List. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$111K
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Firespring Foundation funds

Firespring Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on economic development.

Economic Development

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Firespring Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment for List
SEE LIST
Lincoln, NE$6.0M2020
See Attached Schedule
operational support
Lincoln, NE$3.6M2022
See Attachment for Complete List
see list
Lincoln, NE$1.9M2018
See Attachment for Complete List
see list
Lincoln, NE$410K2017

Firespring Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$410K
2018$1.9M
2020$6.0M
2022$3.6M

How to apply for funding from Firespring Foundation

Firespring Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Firespring Foundation

Does Firespring Foundation accept grant applications?
Firespring Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Firespring Foundation fund?
Firespring Foundation's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include See Attachment for List, See Attached Schedule, See Attachment for Complete List. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Firespring Foundation give in grants?
Firespring Foundation reported $6.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.0M over 4 grants.
Where is Firespring Foundation located?
Firespring Foundation is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 300358636.
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About this profile. This page is built from Firespring Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Firespring Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.