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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$30.8M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$451.3M
Total assets
674
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

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.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing Development

Populations it has supported include children, hispanic communities, indigenous, low-income communities, rural communities, veterans.

childrenhispanic communitiesindigenouslow-income communitiesrural communitiesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Downtown Riverfront Trust
To provide capital support for the Riverfront Revitalization Initiative - Omaha Tri-Park Complex Project.
Omaha, NE$15.0M2023
Downtown Riverfront Trust
To provide capital support for the Riverfront Revitalization Initiative - Omaha Tri-Park Complex Project.
Omaha, NE$10.0M2023
Downtown Riverfront Trust
To provide capital support for the Riverfront Revitalization Initiative - Omaha Tri-Park Complex Project.
Omaha, NE$10.0M2021
University of Nebraska Foundation
To provide capital support for the renovation and expansion of the College of Engineering.
Lincoln, NE$6.2M2024
Omaha Discovery Trust
To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium)
Omaha, NE$5.0M2024
Omaha Discovery Trust
To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium)
Omaha, NE$5.0M2023
Omaha Discovery Trust
To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium)
Omaha, NE$5.0M2025
University of Nebraska Foundation
To provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project.
Lincoln, NE$3.0M2025
University of Nebraska Foundation
To provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign.
Lincoln, NE$2.5M2025
Opas Foundation on Behalf of Omaha Performing Arts
To provide capital support for the Omaha Performing Arts Live Music Venue.
Omaha, NE$2.5M2023
Opas Foundation on Behalf of Omaha Performing Arts
To provide capital support for the Omaha Performing Arts Live Music Venue.
Omaha, NE$2.5M2021
Joslyn Art Museum
To provide support for the Evolve Joslyn capital campaign to support museum expansion and renovation.
Omaha, NE$2.0M2024
Front Porch Investments
To provide capital support for the Development and Preservation Fund.
Omaha, NE$2.0M2023
University of Nebraska Foundation
To provide program support for the University of Nebraska's President's Fund.
Lincoln, NE$1.5M2024
Community Information Trust
To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library.
Omaha, NE$1.2M2024

Peter Kiewit Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$30.7M
2023$51.9M
2024$32.9M
2025$27.7M

How to apply for funding from Peter Kiewit Foundation

From Peter Kiewit Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“The Foundation accepts grant applications on a quarterly basis with the following deadlines: - Janua”

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. Recent recipients include Downtown Riverfront Trust, Downtown Riverfront Trust, Downtown Riverfront Trust. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Peter Kiewit Foundation give in grants?
Peter Kiewit Foundation reported $30.8M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from Peter Kiewit 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 Peter Kiewit Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.