Burlington Capital Foundation
Accepts applications
Burlington Capital Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $303,724 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$303,724
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $545,750 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $545,750 | 35 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $303,724 | 27 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Y Roskens 1004 Farnam Street Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 444-1630 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in letter form and include general information about the organization, its activities and the amount of funding requested. They should also confirm their status as a 501(c)(3). |
| Restrictions | Restrictions are set up at the discretion of the board members. Factors affecting their decision include available fundings and the mission of the organization receiving the grant. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Burlington Capital Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 27 | $303,724 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yanney Heritage Park | Support for operations | $100,000 |
| Partnership 4 Kids | Support for operations | $51,349 |
| Nebraska Workforce Development Co United Way | Support for operations | $45,000 |
| Consortium of Dementia Alternatives | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Lincoln Crossroads Festival | Support for operations | $10,125 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Omaha Equestrian Foundation | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| Education Rights Counsel | Support for operations | $7,500 |
| Restoring Dignity | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| National FFA Foundation | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| NE Land Trust | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation (Holiday Lights Festival) | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| Youth Frontiers | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| Joslyln Castle | Support for operations | $2,000 |
| Crane River Theater Company | Support for operations | $2,000 |
| La Vista Community Foundation | Support for operations | $1,250 |
| The Furniture Project | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| The Kim Foundation | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Culxr House Omaha | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Fontenelle Forest | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| Blue Barn Theater | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Omaha | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| City of Omaha Public Library Foundation | Support for operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Y Roskens
- Michael J Draper
- Michael B Yanney
Questions people ask
Does Burlington Capital Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Burlington Capital Foundation give?
$303,724 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Burlington Capital Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Y Roskens (President), Michael J Draper (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michael B Yanney (Director).
What does Burlington Capital Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and youth programs.