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Union Pacific Foundation

Omaha, Nebraska  ·  EIN 136406825  ·  Private foundation

Union Pacific Foundation is a Nebraska-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.6M in annual giving against $782K in assets. This page documents the 2,534 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Union Pacific Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$782K
Total assets
2,534
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Union Pacific Foundation funds

Union Pacific Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, homeless population, older adults, veterans, youth pop.

childrendisabledhomeless populationolder adultsveteransyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION: HIGHER / HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Lincoln, NE$900K2024
Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Washington, DC$700K2022
Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation
30 - COMMUNITY/ CIVIC/ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Washington, DC$700K2023
Omaha Discovery Trust
COMMUNITY SPACES
Omaha, NE$600K2023
Omaha Discovery Trust
COMMUNITY SPACES
Omaha, NE$600K2022
Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation
30 - COMMUNITY/ CIVIC\ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Washington, DC$600K2024
Omaha Discovery Trust
COMMUNITY SPACES
Omaha, NE$600K2024
Downtown Riverfront Trust
PUBLIC SPACES: RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION
Omaha, NE$500K2024
Community Information Trust
PUBLIC SPACES: RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION
Omaha, NE$500K2024
Mental Health Innovation Foundation
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Omaha, NE$500K2024
University of Nebraska Foundation
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Lincoln, NE$500K2022
University of Nebraska Foundation
EDUCATION: HIGHER
Lincoln, NE$500K2022
Downtown Riverfront Trust
PUBLIC SPACES: RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION
Omaha, NE$500K2022
Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Omaha, NE$500K2022
Mental Health Innovation Foundation
HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES\MENTAL HEALTH
Omaha, NE$500K2022

Union Pacific Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$12.7M
2022$10.3M
2023$9.3M
2024$10.2M

How to apply for funding from Union Pacific Foundation

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

“MAY 31, 2022 FOR 2022 APPLICATIONS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Union Pacific Foundation

Does Union Pacific Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Union Pacific Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Union Pacific Foundation fund?
Union Pacific Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of Nebraska Foundation, Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Union Pacific Foundation give in grants?
Union Pacific Foundation reported $13.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.6M over 2,534 grants.
Where is Union Pacific Foundation located?
Union Pacific Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136406825.
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About this profile. This page is built from Union Pacific 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 Union Pacific Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.