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Cause EnvironmentState Nebraska65 funders

Foundations that fund environment in Nebraska

65 private foundations based in Nebraska with a return in the last two years gave $43.8 million to environment organizations in 151 grants. The median grant was $20,000, and 26 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to environment

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is environment.

  1. The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 25 grants Preselected only $19,820,429 to environment
  2. The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $16,770,880 to environment
  3. Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,905,000 to environment
  4. Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,005,000 to environment
  5. The Lozier FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $798,387 to environment
  6. Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $601,000 to environment
  7. Weitz Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $543,000 to environment
  8. D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $475,000 to environment
  9. HDR FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $312,767 to environment
  10. Bill and Berniece Grewcock FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to environment
  11. Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to environment
  12. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $117,500 to environment
  13. Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $75,000 to environment
  14. The Ethel S Abbott Charitable FoundationRalston, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to environment
  15. The Holland FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to environment
  16. The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to environment
  17. Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to environment
  18. Lauritzen FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to environment
  19. Becker Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to environment
  20. Julie Morsman Schroeder FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to environment
  21. Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $47,500 to environment
  22. Paul John Anton & Doris Wirth Foundation IncNebraska City, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to environment
  23. Debby Durham Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $33,100 to environment
  24. The Fliesbach Family FoundationScottsbluff, NE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $29,500 to environment
  25. Moglia Family FoundationBellevue, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  26. Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  27. Gretchen Swanson Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  28. Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  29. Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustAurora, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  30. Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  31. Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  32. Dr James M Woodard and Mabel Woodard TrustAurora, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $16,650 to environment
  33. Cooper FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  34. Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  35. Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustAurora, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  36. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $10,050 to environment
  37. Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  38. Buffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  39. The Jim and Shirley Young Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  40. James Stuart III Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  41. John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  42. Ray C McKinley Family Foundation AgencyOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $9,500 to environment
  43. Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,000 to environment
  44. The Sandcastle FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,000 to environment
  45. Olsson Foundation IncLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $6,667 to environment
  46. Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  47. William R Patrick FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to environment
  48. Ja Woollam FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to environment
  49. The Charles B Preacher FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to environment
  50. Kosman FoundationCozad, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to environment

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,905,000 to environment
  2. HDR FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $312,767 to environment
  3. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $117,500 to environment
  4. The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to environment
  5. Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to environment
  6. Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $47,500 to environment
  7. Hirschfeld Family Foundation IncKearney, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  8. Gretchen Swanson Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  9. Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  10. Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable TrustAurora, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  11. Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  12. Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  13. Dr James M Woodard and Mabel Woodard TrustAurora, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $16,650 to environment
  14. Cooper FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  15. Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  16. Frank M & Alice M Farr TrustAurora, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  17. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $10,050 to environment
  18. Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  19. James Stuart III Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  20. Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  21. The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to environment
  22. LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  23. The Owen FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  24. Seline Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to environment
  25. JC & Jessie Seacrest Family FNDTNLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to environment