Lauritzen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lauritzen Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.0 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.0 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$85.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7.7 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.6 million | 36 | $83.7 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 31 | $85.3 million |
| 2025 | $7.0 million | 28 | $85.6 million |
How to apply
Lauritzen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lauritzen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 18 | $5.8 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Missouri | 4 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $90,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lauritzen Gardens | General exempt purpose | $1.6 million |
| Princeton University - BRL Professorship Fund | General exempt purpose | $1.0 million |
| Project Health | General exempt purpose | $1.0 million |
| Ducks Unlimited - Conservation for A Continent | General exempt purpose | $800,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | General exempt purpose | $600,000 |
| Westside Community Schools Impacting Excellence | General exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| Behavioral Health and Wellness Cemter | General exempt purpose | $360,000 |
| Omaha Central Library | General exempt purpose | $333,333 |
| Kiewit Discovery Center | General exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Trinity Cathedral | General exempt purpose | $146,666 |
| Alexandria Junior Golf Foundation | General exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands | General exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Westside Foundation | General exempt purpose | $62,500 |
| Gallery 1516 | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Aksarben Foundation | General exempt purpose | $33,250 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church - Kansas City | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Kansas School of Classical Ballet | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Harvesters - the Community Food Network | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Legacy of the Lakes Museum | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Partnership for Kids | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| SEAL Family Foundaton | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Brownell Talbot School | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clarkson D Lauritzen
- Margaret L Dodge
- Blair L Gogel
Questions people ask
Does Lauritzen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lauritzen Foundation give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lauritzen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clarkson D Lauritzen (President), Margaret L Dodge (Secretary) and Blair L Gogel (Vice President).
What does Lauritzen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.