Peter Kiewit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter Kiewit Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.9 million in 160 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$28.9 million
- Number of grants160
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$495 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32.0 million the year before.
28% 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 | $32.0 million | 140 | $478 million |
| 2024 | $28.9 million | 160 | $495 million |
How to apply
Peter Kiewit 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 Peter Kiewit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 158 | $29.0 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Discovery Trust | To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium) | $5.0 million |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project. | $3.0 million |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign. | $2.5 million |
| Community Information Trust | To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library. | $1.3 million |
| Community Information Trust | To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library. | $1.3 million |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $570,526 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025). | $538,377 |
| City of Fremont | To provide capital support for Keene Memorial Library Expansion Project. | $500,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | To provide support for the Evolve Joslyn capital campaign to support museum expansion and renovation. | $500,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | To provide capital support for the Holland Center 20th Anniversary Capital Improvement Project. | $500,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $475,286 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $454,013 |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation | To provide capital support for the Nebraska Outdoor Venture Parks Project. | $450,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $395,122 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $389,976 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Inc | To provide capital support for a new Club facility in Carter Lake. | $350,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $341,675 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide four years of program support for Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting Systems (NSWERS). | $340,000 |
| Collective for Youth | To provide three years of program funding for Summer Fun. | $308,000 |
| The Durham Museum | To provide capital support for Omaha Union Station Preservation Phase III Roof Replacement Project. | $300,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | To provide capital support for Rowe Sanctuary Renovation and Expansion. | $287,500 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Community (2024-2025). | $263,532 |
| Grand Island Children's Museum Inc | To provide capital support for the "Explore Possibilities and Inspire Creativity Capital Campaign" for renovations and exhibits needed to establish EPIC Discovery Center. | $250,000 |
| Nebraska Children and Families Foundation | To provide three years of support for Beyond School Bells' core work & statewide expansion and enhancement. | $250,000 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | To provide capital support for Phase One of the South Sioux City workforce development project. | $250,000 |
| Omaha by Design | To provide program support to community engagement, titled "We Make Omaha," for the City of Omaha's new comprehensive plan. | $250,000 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | To provide capital support for HVAC system replacement and roof improvements. | $250,000 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | To provide three years of general operating support for Kiewit Luminarium. | $250,000 |
| Roam Share | To provide general operating support. | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Inc | To provide three years of general operating support. | $225,000 |
| Collective for Youth | To provide three years of STEM program support for afterschool programs. | $219,576 |
| Columbus Area Children's Museum Inc | To provide additional capital support for the Columbus Area Children's Museum. | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha | To provide three years of general operating support. | $200,000 |
| Museum of Nebraska Art | To provide additional capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art. | $200,000 |
| Bone Creek Art Museum | To provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project. | $175,000 |
| Completely KIDS | To provide three years of general operating support. | $175,000 |
| Kids Can Community Center | To provide three years of support for out-of-school time programs. | $160,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | To provide five years of general operating support. | $150,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts. | $150,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Community Foundation Peer Learning Network. | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Boyer
- Carmen Tapio
- Diane Duren
- Jane Miller
- Leslie Andersen
- Trent Demulling
- Security National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Peter Kiewit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter Kiewit Foundation give?
$28.9 million in tax year 2024, across 160 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Peter Kiewit Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy Boyer (Secretary & Executive Director), Carmen Tapio (Trustee Thru 1.1.25), Diane Duren (Trustee) and Jane Miller (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Peter Kiewit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.