Gifford Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gifford Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$87,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,016 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $62,000 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $65,016 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $87,000 | 16 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Gifford 3702 Jackson St Apt 406, Omaha, NE 68105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (347) 524-7096 |
What Gifford Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 5 | $72,400 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 4 | $3,600 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslyn Art Museum | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Museum of Nebraska Art | Unrestricted | $5,515 |
| Washington Print Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ama Animal Rescue | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Emmanuel Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mend Hunger Relief Network | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Omega Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Quahog Bay Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Segue Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Film Streams | Unrestricted | $885 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Gifford
- Victoria Shestack Aronoff
- William Brush
- Sanford Gifford
- Theodore A Gifford
- Thomas P Brush
- Jessie Shestack
- Michele van Deventer
- Madeline W Brush
Questions people ask
Does Gifford Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gifford Foundation Inc give?
$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gifford Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Gifford (President), Victoria Shestack Aronoff (Secretary), William Brush (Treasurer) and Sanford Gifford (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Gifford Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and animals.