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Lauritzen Foundation

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 237352686  ·  Private foundation

Lauritzen Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.5M in grants paid and $86.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 134 individual grants from this funder — $24.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$86.9M
Total assets
134
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lauritzen Foundation funds

Lauritzen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lauritzen Gardens
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$2.1M2023
Lauritzen Gardens
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$1.6M2024
Lauritzen Gardens
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$1.4M2020
Lauritzen Gardens
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$1.3M2022
Omaha Performing Arts
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$1.2M2024
Omaha Performing Arts
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$1.2M2023
Princeton University - Brl Professorship Fund
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Princeton, NJ$1.0M2024
Museum of Nebraska Art
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Kearney, NE$1.0M2022
Ducks Unlimited - Conservation for a Continent
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Grand Island, NE$800K2024
National Audubon Society
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$625K2024
National Audubon Society
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$625K2022
National Audubon Society
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$625K2023
Omaha Performing Arts
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$600K2022
Omaha Performing Arts
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$600K2020
Lake Cunningham Development Trust
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Omaha, NE$500K2020

Lauritzen Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.5M
2022$5.7M
2023$6.6M
2024$7.7M

How to apply for funding from Lauritzen Foundation

Lauritzen Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Lauritzen Foundation

Does Lauritzen Foundation accept grant applications?
Lauritzen Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Lauritzen Foundation fund?
Lauritzen Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Lauritzen Gardens, Lauritzen Gardens, Lauritzen Gardens. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lauritzen Foundation give in grants?
Lauritzen Foundation reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.5M over 134 grants.
Where is Lauritzen Foundation located?
Lauritzen Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237352686.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lauritzen 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 Lauritzen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.