Higher Education Grant Funders in Nebraska
469 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Nebraska nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.3B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 469 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Nebraska
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Nebraska giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nebraska Foundation | Nebraska | $1.8B | 10 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | Nebraska | $173.5M | 147 | 2024 |
| 3 | Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Nebraska | $58.7M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation | Nebraska | $49.7M | 11 | 2024 |
| 5 | Wayne State Foundation | Nebraska | $28.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 6 | Lincoln Community Foundation Inc | Nebraska | $17.2M | 135 | 2024 |
| 7 | Peter Kiewit Foundation | Nebraska | $16.0M | 97 | 2025 |
| 8 | Central Community College Foundation | Nebraska | $15.8M | 6 | 2025 |
| 9 | The Sherwood Foundation | Nebraska | $11.6M | 43 | 2024 |
| 10 | Educationquest Foundation Inc | Nebraska | $10.8M | 159 | 2024 |
| 11 | Eagle Foundation | Nebraska | $6.8M | 4 | 2022 |
| 12 | Walter Scott Family Foundation | Nebraska | $6.5M | 10 | 2024 |
| 13 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Arizona | $6.5M | 6 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Hawks Foundation | Nebraska | $5.3M | 54 | 2024 |
| 15 | G Robert Muchemore Foundation | Nebraska | $4.7M | 12 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Nebraska — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 469 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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