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Cause Youth developmentState Nebraska103 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Nebraska

103 private foundations based in Nebraska with a return in the last two years gave $27.3 million to youth development organizations in 278 grants. The median grant was $20,000, and 46 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 youth development

Top 50

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

  1. The Sherwood FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 26 grants Preselected only $12,284,346 to youth development
  2. Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $2,160,000 to youth development
  3. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $1,625,000 to youth development
  4. The Lozier FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 19 grants Preselected only $1,527,000 to youth development
  5. Peter Kiewit FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $1,224,000 to youth development
  6. The Holland FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,215,000 to youth development
  7. Behavioral Health Support FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $928,417 to youth development
  8. Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $714,000 to youth development
  9. The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $645,000 to youth development
  10. The Giving 3 FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $550,000 to youth development
  11. Richard Brooke FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $425,000 to youth development
  12. Buffett Early Childhood FundOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $418,466 to youth development
  13. Weitz Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $370,000 to youth development
  14. The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $347,842 to youth development
  15. Mutual of Omaha FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $285,000 to youth development
  16. HDR FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $250,112 to youth development
  17. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 25 grants Accepts applications $233,000 to youth development
  18. Jane and Jim Schulte FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $160,000 to youth development
  19. The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $142,000 to youth development
  20. Moglia Family FoundationBellevue, NE · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $136,000 to youth development
  21. Merlyn Anderson TrustBeatrice, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to youth development
  22. Walter Scott Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $120,000 to youth development
  23. John K & Lynne D Boyer FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $88,000 to youth development
  24. Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to youth development
  25. Lauritzen FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to youth development
  26. LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  27. Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $74,000 to youth development
  28. Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable FoundatOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $65,000 to youth development
  29. CL Werner FoundationValley, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to youth development
  30. Nebraska Christian Support MinistriesLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $54,000 to youth development
  31. Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $51,349 to youth development
  32. Phillip and Terri Schrager FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $50,000 to youth development
  33. Joseph A Horwath FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to youth development
  34. Kim FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to youth development
  35. Noel Barrett Shuler FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $31,000 to youth development
  36. Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $26,500 to youth development
  37. Abel FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to youth development
  38. Seline Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  39. Sunny Durham Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  40. Gretchen Swanson Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  41. Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  42. John and Margaret Heck Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  43. Woodmenlife Outreach FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  44. Livengood Family FoundationDenton, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $24,873 to youth development
  45. Webster Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $22,500 to youth development
  46. Eagle FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to youth development
  47. Bridges Family Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  48. Gilbert C Swanson Foundation IncOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  49. Robert Herman Storz FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to youth development
  50. Rogers FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. Robert B Daugherty FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $2,160,000 to youth development
  2. Behavioral Health Support FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $928,417 to youth development
  3. Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $714,000 to youth development
  4. The Hawks FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $347,842 to youth development
  5. HDR FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $250,112 to youth development
  6. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 25 grants Accepts applications $233,000 to youth development
  7. The Fred and Sally Bekins FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $142,000 to youth development
  8. Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to youth development
  9. LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L FoundationHastings, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  10. Hugo A and Thelma Aspegren Charitable TrustLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $74,000 to youth development
  11. CL Werner FoundationValley, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to youth development
  12. Nebraska Christian Support MinistriesLincoln, NE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $54,000 to youth development
  13. Burlington Capital FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $51,349 to youth development
  14. Noel Barrett Shuler FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $31,000 to youth development
  15. Lee and Debbie Stuart Family FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $26,500 to youth development
  16. Abel FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to youth development
  17. Seline Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  18. Gretchen Swanson Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  19. Hawkins Charitable TrustOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  20. Webster Family FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $22,500 to youth development
  21. Bridges Family Charitable FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  22. Gilbert C Swanson Foundation IncOmaha, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  23. Rogers FoundationLincoln, NE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  24. The Owen FoundationOmaha, NE · tax year 2023 2 grants Accepts applications $16,000 to youth development
  25. Gardner FoundationWakefield, NE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development