The Giving 3 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Giving 3 Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $24,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$24,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
82% 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 | $2.2 million | 28 | $100 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 14 | $108 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 34 | $114 million |
How to apply
The Giving 3 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 The Giving 3 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 16 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 13 | $939,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 3 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General fund | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | General fund | $450,000 |
| Girls Inc | General fund | $300,000 |
| Project Harmony | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab | General fund | $250,000 |
| Carpls | General fund | $250,000 |
| Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| Rose Blumkin Jewish Home | General fund | $250,000 |
| Strongminds | General fund | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | General fund | $100,000 |
| Institute for Nonviolence Chicago | General fund | $100,000 |
| New Incentives | General fund | $100,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Paws Chicago | General fund | $100,000 |
| Uptown People's Law Center | General fund | $100,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General fund | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General fund | $25,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | Scholarships | $24,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Congregation of Temple Israel | Caring and general fund | $14,433 |
| Lincoln Children's Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Commercial Club Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Kizuna Little Tokyo Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute | General fund | $2,500 |
| Westside Community School Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Charitable | $1,524 |
| Kevin G Braden Giving Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Ctr | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Debutante ball | $1,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | General fund | $500 |
| Planting Seeds International | General fund | $250 |
| The Lyon Family Foundation | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry A Davis
- Lauren B Davis
Questions people ask
Does The Giving 3 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Giving 3 Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $24,500.
Who runs The Giving 3 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry A Davis (President) and Lauren B Davis (Director).
What does The Giving 3 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.