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Nelnet Foundation

Lincoln, Nebraska  ·  EIN 202202134  ·  Private foundation

Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nelnet Foundation has awarded $9.8M across 3 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to See. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.8M
Total assets
3
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Nelnet Foundation funds

Nelnet Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, youth development, community improvement.

EducationYouth DevelopmentCommunity Improvement

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See
SEE ATTACHMENT 23 & 24
Lincoln, NE$3.6M2022
See
SEE ATTACHMENT 13, 14 & 15
Lincoln, NE$3.3M2020
See
SEE ATTACHMENT 23 & 24
Lincoln, NE$3.0M2023

Nelnet Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.3M
2022$3.6M
2023$3.0M

How to apply for funding from Nelnet Foundation

Nelnet 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 Nelnet Foundation

Does Nelnet Foundation accept grant applications?
Nelnet 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 Nelnet Foundation fund?
Nelnet Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include See, See, See. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nelnet Foundation give in grants?
Nelnet Foundation reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.8M over 3 grants.
Where is Nelnet Foundation located?
Nelnet Foundation is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202202134.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nelnet 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 Nelnet Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.