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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-6098282

Peter Kiewit Foundation

A private foundation in Omaha, NE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 160 grants and $29.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $29,162,344

    Grants listed
    160
    Assets, end of year
    $466,593,147

  • Tax year 2023

    $33,192,750

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $396,126,812

  • Tax year 2022

    $54,484,751

    Grants listed
    149
    Assets, end of year
    $385,144,865

  • Tax year 2021

    $36,414,484

    Grants listed
    160
    Assets, end of year
    $431,803,629

  • Tax year 2020

    $30,834,270

    Grants listed
    243
    Assets, end of year
    $451,310,852

Grants paid in 2024

160 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium)

    $5,000,000
  2. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project.

    $3,000,000
  3. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign.

    $2,500,000
  4. Community Information TrustOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library.

    $1,250,000
  5. Community Information TrustOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library.

    $1,250,000
  6. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $570,526
  7. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025).

    $538,377
  8. City of FremontFremont, NE

    To provide capital support for Keene Memorial Library Expansion Project.

    $500,000
  9. Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NE

    To provide support for the Evolve Joslyn capital campaign to support museum expansion and renovation.

    $500,000
  10. Omaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the Holland Center 20th Anniversary Capital Improvement Project.

    $500,000
  11. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $475,286
  12. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $454,013
  13. Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NE

    To provide capital support for the Nebraska Outdoor Venture Parks Project.

    $450,000
  14. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $395,122
  15. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $389,976
  16. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands IncOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for a new Club facility in Carter Lake.

    $350,000
  17. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $341,675
  18. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of program support for Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting Systems (NSWERS).

    $340,000
  19. Collective for YouthOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of program funding for Summer Fun.

    $308,000
  20. The Durham MuseumOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for Omaha Union Station Preservation Phase III Roof Replacement Project.

    $300,000
  21. National Audubon Society IncGibbon, NE

    To provide capital support for Rowe Sanctuary Renovation and Expansion.

    $287,500
  22. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025).

    $263,532
  23. Grand Island Children's Museum IncGrand Island, NE

    To provide capital support for the "Explore Possibilities and Inspire Creativity Capital Campaign" for renovations and exhibits needed to establish EPIC Discovery Center.

    $250,000
  24. Nebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide three years of support for Beyond School Bells' core work & statewide expansion and enhancement.

    $250,000
  25. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To provide capital support for Phase One of the South Sioux City workforce development project.

    $250,000
  26. Omaha by DesignOmaha, NE

    To provide program support to community engagement, titled "We Make Omaha," for the City of Omaha's new comprehensive plan.

    $250,000
  27. Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for HVAC system replacement and roof improvements.

    $250,000
  28. Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support for Kiewit Luminarium.

    $250,000
  29. Roam ShareOmaha, NE

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  30. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands IncOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $225,000
  31. Collective for YouthOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of STEM program support for afterschool programs.

    $219,576
  32. Columbus Area Children's Museum IncColumbus, NE

    To provide additional capital support for the Columbus Area Children's Museum.

    $200,000
  33. Habitat for Humanity of OmahaOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $200,000
  34. Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE

    To provide additional capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art.

    $200,000
  35. Bone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NE

    To provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project.

    $175,000
  36. Completely KIDSOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $175,000
  37. Kids Can Community CenterOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of support for out-of-school time programs.

    $160,000
  38. Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $150,000
  39. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $150,000
  40. Nebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Community Foundation Peer Learning Network.

    $150,000
  41. NorthStar FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $150,000
  42. Omaha Community FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide two years of program support for the Community Interest Funds.

    $150,000
  43. Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE

    To assist with the costs of the search and placement of the new CEO.

    $150,000
  44. Omaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $150,000
  45. SparkOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $150,000
  46. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy.

    $135,000
  47. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Math Readiness Project.

    $129,047
  48. Collective for YouthOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $125,000
  49. Susan La Flesche Picotte CenterWalthill, NE

    To provide capital support for the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center Restoration Project.

    $125,000
  50. Project HouseworksOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the Home Affordability Program.

    $120,000
  51. Bone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NE

    To provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project.

    $100,000
  52. Bone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NE

    To provide additional capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project.

    $100,000
  53. City of OmahaOmaha, NE

    To provide funding for the design and construction of the West Trail Connection to Cunningham Lake.

    $100,000
  54. Columbus Area Children's Museum IncColumbus, NE

    To provide capital support for the new Columbus Area Children's Museum.

    $100,000
  55. MECA Tri-Park Complex LLCOmaha, NE

    To provide two years of program support for The RiverFront.

    $100,000
  56. Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE

    To provide capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art.

    $100,000
  57. Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE

    To provide close-out capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation.

    $100,000
  58. Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE

    To provide closeout capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation.

    $100,000
  59. Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE

    To provide closeout capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation.

    $100,000
  60. RISE AcademyOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of support for the RISE Workforce Development Program.

    $100,000
  61. Urban League of NebraskaOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $100,000
  62. Central Community College Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $90,000
  63. Iowa Western Community College FoundationCouncil Bluffs, IA

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $90,000
  64. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $90,000
  65. Southeast Community College Educational FoundationLincoln, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $90,000
  66. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $80,000
  67. Chicano Awareness Center IncOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $75,000
  68. Heartland Workforce Solutions IncOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $75,000
  69. Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building ProjectNebraska City, NE

    To provide capital support for renovation of the stage and auditorium in the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building.

    $75,000
  70. Omaha by DesignOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $75,000
  71. Opera Omaha IncOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $75,000
  72. Rock County Growth IncBassett, NE

    To provide capital support for the Rock County Community Center.

    $75,000
  73. Southside Redevelopment CorporationOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $75,000
  74. Collective for YouthOmaha, NE

    To cover 2024 overage expenses for Summer Fun program.

    $50,100
  75. 100 Black Men of Omaha IncOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $50,000
  76. Boy Scouts of America Mid-America CouncilOmaha, NE

    To provide two years of support for the Invention Scouts and Career Exploring programs.

    $50,000
  77. Hot Shops Art FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the roof stabilization project.

    $50,000
  78. MENTOR NebraskaOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $50,000
  79. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of support for the PKF Vocational Scholarship Success Navigator position.

    $50,000
  80. Nebraska 4-H FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide five years of support for STEM programming.

    $50,000
  81. Nebraska Association of Skills USALincoln, NE

    To provide one year of support for SkillsUSA Nebraska programs.

    $50,000
  82. Nebraska Enterprise FundOakland, NE

    To provide three years of program support for Lending to SEDI Entrepreneurs.

    $50,000
  83. Partnership 4 KidsOmaha, NE

    To provide a one-time, unrestricted gift to Partnership 4 Kids.

    $50,000
  84. Pottawattamie Arts Culture & EntertainmentCouncil BLFS, IA

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $50,000
  85. Rabble MillOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of support for Omaha out of school time programming.

    $50,000
  86. Roam ShareOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $50,000
  87. North Platte Community College FoundationNorth Platte, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $45,000
  88. Western Nebraska Community College FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $45,000
  89. Post Playhouse IncChadron, NE

    To provide capital support for acquisition and renovation of artist and staff housing.

    $40,000
  90. Western Nebraska Community College FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    To provide program support for The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Teaching Practices faculty training.

    $40,000
  91. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide program support for STEM Bootcamps for underserved high school students in Omaha during the summer of 2024.

    $37,550
  92. Central Community College Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $37,500
  93. Greater Grand Island Community Foundation IncGrand Island, NE

    To provide capacity building support for a transfer of wealth feasibility study.

    $37,500
  94. Hastings Community Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To provide capital support for the Hastings Community Foundation relocation project.

    $37,500
  95. Kearney Area Community FoundationKearney, NE

    To provide capital support for relocation of Kearney Area Community Foundation offices including the buildout of the Community Collaboration Space.

    $37,500
  96. Kearney Area Community FoundationKearney, NE

    To provide capital support for relocation of Kearney Area Community Foundation offices including the buildout of the Community Collaboration Space.

    $37,500
  97. Central Community College Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $36,000
  98. International Council for Refugees and Immigrants IncOmaha, NE

    To fund the purchase of a 15-passenger van to transport youth to Amplify STEM Academy locations.

    $35,000
  99. Collective for YouthOmaha, NE

    To fund the Omaha After 3 PM survey and report through the After School Alliance.

    $32,200
  100. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $31,500
  101. Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NE

    To provide capital support for the Here We Grow Agricultural Exhibit.

    $30,000
  102. Simple FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $30,000
  103. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $29,400
  104. Southeast Community College Educational FoundationLincoln, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $28,500
  105. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $25,966
  106. Southeast Community College Educational FoundationLincoln, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $25,500
  107. Civic NebraskaLincoln, NE

    To provide two years of support for after-school programs in three Omaha Community Learning Centers.

    $25,000
  108. Completely KIDSOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the renovation/reconfiguration of space at Completely Kids' main program facility.

    $25,000
  109. Completely KIDSOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the renovation/reconfiguration of space at Completely Kids' main program facility.

    $25,000
  110. Developing Relationships Through Education and Mentoring IncOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of support for out of school programs.

    $25,000
  111. Heartland Workforce Solutions IncOmaha, NE

    To provide capacity building support to conduct sustainability and succession planning.

    $25,000
  112. Holy Name Housing CorporationOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of support for the housing support services program.

    $25,000
  113. International Council for Refugees and Immigrants IncOmaha, NE

    To provide two years of program support for the Amplify STEM Academy.

    $25,000
  114. Nonprofit Association of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    To provide one year of general operating support.

    $25,000
  115. North 24th Street Business Improvement District AssociationOmaha, NE

    To provide two years of general operating support.

    $25,000
  116. Phelps County Community Foundation IncHoldrege, NE

    To provide capital support for the Midtown Sculpture Garden Project.

    $25,000
  117. Phelps County Community Foundation IncHoldrege, NE

    To provide capital support for the Midtown Sculpture Garden Project.

    $25,000
  118. The Teen CenterOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support for the Teen Center.

    $25,000
  119. The Builder FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for setup costs to safely build homes on school grounds at five schools.

    $24,150
  120. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide one year of program support for the Nebraska Math Readiness Project.

    $24,000
  121. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $21,966
  122. The Builder FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for setup costs to safely build homes on school grounds at five schools.

    $20,300
  123. ACE Mentor Program of Greater Omaha IncOmaha, NE

    To provide two years of general operating support for ACE Mentor Greater Omaha.

    $20,000
  124. Girl Scouts Spirit of NebraskaOmaha, NE

    To provide one year of support for Outreach STEM programming.

    $20,000
  125. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $19,966
  126. Central Community College Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Math Readiness Project.

    $18,000
  127. Stuhr Museum FoundationGrand Island, NE

    To provide program support for strategic planning and an economic impact study.

    $17,500
  128. Stuhr Museum FoundationGrand Island, NE

    To provide program support for strategic planning and an economic impact study.

    $17,500
  129. The Builder FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for setup costs to safely build homes on school grounds at five schools.

    $16,000
  130. The Builder FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for setup costs to safely build homes on school grounds at five schools.

    $15,850
  131. Hot Shops Art FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for elevator renovations.

    $15,000
  132. Little Priest Tribal CollegeWinnebago, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts.

    $15,000
  133. North Platte Community College FoundationNorth Platte, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $15,000
  134. North Platte Community College FoundationNorth Platte, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $15,000
  135. West Point Community TheatreWest Point, NE

    To provide capital support for the West Point Community Theatre backstage renovation and expansion.

    $10,000
  136. Western Nebraska Community College FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $4,500
  137. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2022-23 cohort for academic year 2023-24.

    $4,000
  138. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $3,071
  139. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2022-23 cohort for academic year 2023-24.

    $3,000
  140. Western Nebraska Community College FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $3,000
  141. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $2,476
  142. Central Community College Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2022-23 cohort for academic year 2023-24.

    $1,500
  143. Little Priest Tribal CollegeWinnebago, NE

    To support a vocational scholarship for the 2023-2025 academic years.

    $1,500
  144. Western Nebraska Community College FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2022-23 cohort for academic year 2023-24.

    $1,500
  145. Western Nebraska Community College FoundationScottsbluff, NE

    To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academic years cohort.

    $1,500
  146. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands IncOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  147. Chicano Awareness Center IncOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  148. Collective for YouthOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  149. Completely KIDSOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  150. Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  151. Kids Can Community CenterOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  152. NorthStar FoundationOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  153. Omaha by DesignOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  154. Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  155. Omaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  156. Rabble MillOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  157. Southside Redevelopment CorporationOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  158. SparkOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  159. Urban League of NebraskaOmaha, NE

    One time gift for participation in Peter Kiewit Foundation's Sustainability Request for Information.

    $1,000
  160. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Math Readiness Project.

    $219

Approved for future payment

44 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide capital support for Project Health.

    $50,000,000
  2. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide up to five years of scholarship support for the 2026 Cohort (#5) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

    $7,000,000
  3. Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the Fly Together Student Recreation and Fitness Center Project.

    $5,000,000
  4. Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for a new South Omaha Girls Inc facility.

    $2,000,000
  5. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide five years of support for the Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Education Reporting System (NSWERS).

    $2,000,000
  6. Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective ImpactOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for Council Bluffs River's Edge Phase IV: River's Edge Park.

    $1,231,500
  7. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community.

    $1,092,682
  8. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands IncOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $1,000,000
  9. Rabble MillOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for The Bay Omaha.

    $1,000,000
  10. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide five years of program support for the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy.

    $1,000,000
  11. Kids Can Community CenterOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of support for out-of-school time programs.

    $605,000
  12. Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $600,000
  13. NorthStar FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $600,000
  14. Omaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $600,000
  15. SparkOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $600,000
  16. Central Community College Foundation IncHastings, NE

    To provide capital support for Automotive Careers Training Center at Central Community College-Hastings Campus.

    $500,000
  17. Chicano Awareness Center IncOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the Latino Center of the Midlands renovation and expansion.

    $500,000
  18. Omaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the Holland Center 20th Anniversary Capital Improvement Project.

    $500,000
  19. Young Mens Christian Association of the PrairieHoldrege, NE

    To provide capital support for the Orthman Community YMCA of Lexington.

    $500,000
  20. MECA Tri-Park Complex LLCOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of program support for The RiverFront.

    $400,000
  21. RISE AcademyOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of support for the RISE Workforce Development Program.

    $400,000
  22. Urban League of NebraskaOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $400,000
  23. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $320,000
  24. Omaha by DesignOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $300,000
  25. Southside Redevelopment CorporationOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $300,000
  26. Completely KIDSOmaha, NE

    To provide capital support for the Cindy Leiferman Nature Explore Classroom.

    $250,000
  27. Grand Island Children's Museum IncGrand Island, NE

    To provide capital support for the "Explore Possibilities and Inspire Creativity Capital Campaign" for renovations and exhibits needed to establish EPIC Discovery Center.

    $250,000
  28. North Platte Community College FoundationNorth Platte, NE

    To provide capital support for the North Platte Community College Electrical Technology Building.

    $250,000
  29. Nebraska 4-H FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide five years of support for STEM programming.

    $200,000
  30. Nebraska Enterprise FundOakland, NE

    To provide four years of program support for small business development.

    $200,000
  31. Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE

    To provide capital support for the iHub project in Norfolk.

    $200,000
  32. Pottawattamie Arts Culture & EntertainmentCouncil BLFS, IA

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $200,000
  33. Rabble MillOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of support for Omaha out of school time programming.

    $200,000
  34. Opera Omaha IncOmaha, NE

    To provide three years of general operating support.

    $150,000
  35. Simple FoundationOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of general operating support.

    $120,000
  36. The Teen CenterOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $120,000
  37. Civic NebraskaLincoln, NE

    To provide four years of support for after school programming in Omaha.

    $100,000
  38. Developing Relationships Through Education and Mentoring IncOmaha, NE

    To provide five years of support for out of school programs.

    $100,000
  39. Holy Name Housing CorporationOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of program support to prepare rent-to-own and shared equity tenants for homeownership.

    $100,000
  40. International Council for Refugees and Immigrants IncOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of program support for the Amplify STEM Academy.

    $100,000
  41. ACE Mentor Program of Greater Omaha IncOmaha, NE

    To provide four years of general operating support.

    $80,000
  42. City of Grand IslandGrand Island, NE

    To provide capital support for Stolley Park improvements.

    $50,000
  43. Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE

    To sponsor summer 2025 STEM Bootcamps for up to 75 underserved high school students in Omaha.

    $50,000
  44. University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE

    To provide support for the Engineers Without Borders University of Nebraska Student Chapter Zambia Bridge Project.

    $25,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education61 grants $19,547,54472% of the total
  2. Arts and culture20 grants $3,296,00012% of the total
  3. Youth development14 grants $1,224,0005% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking13 grants $800,0003% of the total
  5. Community development12 grants $678,3003% of the total
  6. Environment3 grants $601,0002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes13 grants $868,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nebraska158 grants $29,022,344
  2. Iowa2 grants $140,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Wendy BoyerSECRETARY & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 50Pay $577,068
  • Carmen TapioTRUSTEE THRU 1.1.25 Hours 1.5Pay $27,500
  • Diane DurenTRUSTEE Hours 1.5Pay $87,500
  • Jane MillerTRUSTEE Hours 1.5Pay $90,000
  • Leslie AndersenCHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hours 2.5Pay $97,500
  • Trent DemullingVICE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hours 2Pay $87,500
  • Security National BankCORPORATE TRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $549,721

The return

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