Nebraska Community Foundation
Lincoln, Nebraska · EIN 470769903 · Private foundation
Nebraska Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $13.2M in grants paid and $246.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,967 individual grants from this funder — $81.0M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Nebraska Community Foundation funds
Nebraska Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, rural communities, older adults, veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ralston ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING SUPPORT | Ralston, NE | $2.6M | 2020 |
| Ralston Community Redevelopment Authority ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | Ralston, NE | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Otoe County Treasurer COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | Nebraska City, NE | $1.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska Community 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. You can review the foundation directly at nebcommfound.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Community Foundation
- Does Nebraska Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Nebraska Community 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 Nebraska Community Foundation fund?
- Nebraska Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include City of Ralston, Ralston Community Redevelopment Authority, Otoe County Treasurer. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Nebraska Community Foundation give in grants?
- Nebraska Community Foundation reported $13.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $81.0M over 1,967 grants.
- Where is Nebraska Community Foundation located?
- Nebraska Community Foundation is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470769903.
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