Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mutual of Omaha Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 137 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants137
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $5.6 million | 122 | $107 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 137 | $113 million |
How to apply
Mutual of Omaha 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mutual of Omaha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 117 | $4.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $275,000 |
| Iowa | 11 | $235,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $121,241 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Latino Center of the Midlands | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Project Support | $150,000 |
| Employee Financial Assistance Fund | Matching Gifts | $127,476 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Matching Gifts | $121,241 |
| National Park Foundation | Project Support | $100,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Project Houseworks | Capital Campaign Support | $100,000 |
| The Collective for Hope (formerly Grief's Journey) | Capital Campaign Support | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Omaha | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Heartland Family Service (HFS) | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Inc | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Project Support | $75,000 |
| Siena Francis House | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Women's Center for Advancement | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Together Inc of Metropolitan Omaha | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Charles Drew Health Center Inc | Project Support | $65,000 |
| OneWorld | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Justice For Our Neighbors - Nebraska dba CIRA | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| CASA for Douglas County | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| CHI Health FoundationAlegent Health Foundation | Project Support | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Project Support | $50,000 |
| MICAH House | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Stephen Center Inc | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Child Saving Institute Inc | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Completely KIDS | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Financial Hope Collaborative | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Intercultural Senior Center | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Kids Can Community Center | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Graeve
- Nancy Crawford
- Richard R Hrabchak
- Michael Lechtenberger
- Juan Prieto Munoz
- Kathleen Tibke (EFF 124)
Questions people ask
Does Mutual of Omaha Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mutual of Omaha Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 137 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mutual of Omaha Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gail Graeve (President/Secretary/Director), Nancy Crawford (Vice President/DIRECTOR), Richard R Hrabchak (Director) and Michael Lechtenberger (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mutual of Omaha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.