Peter Kiewit Foundation
Omaha, Nebraska · EIN 476098282 · Private foundation
Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Peter Kiewit Foundation has awarded $143.2M across 674 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Downtown Riverfront Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Peter Kiewit Foundation funds
Peter Kiewit Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, hispanic communities, indigenous, low-income communities, rural communities, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverfront Trust To provide capital support for the Riverfront Revitalization Initiative - Omaha Tri-Park Complex Project. | Omaha, NE | $15.0M | 2023 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust To provide capital support for the Riverfront Revitalization Initiative - Omaha Tri-Park Complex Project. | Omaha, NE | $10.0M | 2023 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust To provide capital support for the Riverfront Revitalization Initiative - Omaha Tri-Park Complex Project. | Omaha, NE | $10.0M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Peter Kiewit Foundation
From Peter Kiewit Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at peterkiewitfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Peter Kiewit Foundation
- Does Peter Kiewit Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Peter Kiewit Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Peter Kiewit Foundation fund?
- Peter Kiewit Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Downtown Riverfront Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Peter Kiewit Foundation give in grants?
- Peter Kiewit Foundation reported $30.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $143.2M over 674 grants.
- Where is Peter Kiewit Foundation located?
- Peter Kiewit Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 476098282.
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