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Cause ReligionState Nebraska67 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Nebraska

67 private foundations based in Nebraska with a return in the last two years gave $3.5 million to religion organizations in 131 grants. The median grant was $6,000, and 15 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 2024 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 religion

Top 50

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

  1. Eagle FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,020,000 to religion
  2. The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $536,865 to religion
  3. LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $487,000 to religion
  4. The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $301,542 to religion
  5. Hofer Family FoundationFort Calhoun, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $109,820 to religion
  6. The Aj and Lynda Scribante Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $94,200 to religion
  7. The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to religion
  8. Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to religion
  9. The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $70,000 to religion
  10. Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $52,500 to religion
  11. Woodmenlife Outreach FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $50,062 to religion
  12. Vincent & Marie Kreifels Family FoundationNebraska City, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  13. Robert and Carole Julian FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $41,518 to religion
  14. Helen Ella & Flory Trust FBO Nebr AnnualLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $31,900 to religion
  15. Moglia Family FoundationBellevue, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  16. St Gregory the Great FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  17. D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  18. Miriam Lloyd Halsey FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $27,000 to religion
  19. Lothlorien FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $26,008 to religion
  20. Wilson FoundationCozad, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  21. Donald A & Joan M Cimpl FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $21,000 to religion
  22. Held Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $20,400 to religion
  23. Praise Him FoundationLa Vista, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $18,000 to religion
  24. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to religion
  25. Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  26. Ronald and Jenny Anderson Charitable TrustOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  27. Williams-Malone Foundation IncOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  28. Backer Family Charitable TrustOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  29. Rose Blumkin Foundation IncOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  30. Randy & Jill Langemeier Charitable FoundationAlliance, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  31. Ralph and Linda Aldrich FoundationWaterloo, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $14,500 to religion
  32. Ray and Eleanor Harmon Foundation IncNickerson, NE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $14,000 to religion
  33. The Robert and Mary Ellen StephensLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $12,500 to religion
  34. Byron J & Linda A Stigge FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $11,000 to religion
  35. Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family FoundationFort Calhoun, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $11,000 to religion
  36. Masek FoundationGering, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $11,000 to religion
  37. Ventures for Excellence FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to religion
  38. Nebraska Christian Support MinistriesLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to religion
  39. Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable FoundationWaterloo, NE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $6,400 to religion
  40. Watley Charitable FoundationYutan, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $6,000 to religion
  41. CW Yount Foundation IncGering, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $6,000 to religion
  42. Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation IncHastings, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to religion
  43. P&N Charitable Foundation TrustLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $5,874 to religion
  44. Twyman MemorialOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to religion
  45. Holthus FoundationYork, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  46. Ten Talents FoundationValley, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to religion
  47. Bettenhausen Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  48. Raymond L and Rita M Metzner Charitable FoundationOsceola, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $5,000 to religion
  49. Bhavana Janvatsal FoundationBellevue, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,600 to religion
  50. Ray C McKinley Family Foundation AgencyOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to religion

Open to applications

15 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $487,000 to religion
  2. The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to religion
  3. Lothlorien FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $26,008 to religion
  4. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to religion
  5. Randy & Jill Langemeier Charitable FoundationAlliance, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  6. Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family FoundationFort Calhoun, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $11,000 to religion
  7. Nebraska Christian Support MinistriesLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to religion
  8. Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation IncHastings, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to religion
  9. P&N Charitable Foundation TrustLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $5,874 to religion
  10. Holthus FoundationYork, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  11. Bettenhausen Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  12. M Eighmy FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to religion
  13. The Daniel & Debra Hile Charitable FoundLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to religion
  14. Ike & Roz Friedman FoundationElkhorn, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion
  15. JC & Jessie Seacrest Family FNDTNLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100 to religion