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Who funds Nebraska Children and Families Foundation?

Lincoln, Nebraska · EIN 911829974

18 private foundations reported grants to Nebraska Children and Families Foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska totaling $8.2 million across 20 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Buffett Early Childhood Fund, with $4.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Nebraska Children and Families Foundation that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

All 18 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Nebraska · 2025
First five nebraska operating support, rooted in relationships, communities 4 kids, outdoor space exploration, data project, and changemakers program support1$4.0 million
The Sherwood Foundation
Nebraska · 2025
Bring up ne - community wellbeing - connected youth2$3.0 million
Pritzker Family Foundation
Illinois · 2024
Collaboration to support early childhood development2$275,000
Peter Kiewit Foundation
Nebraska · 2024
To provide three years of support for Beyond School Bells' core work & statewide expansion and enhancement.1$250,000
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Michigan · 2024
To support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.1$175,000
The Lozier Foundation
Nebraska · 2024
General operating support1$125,000
Richard Brooke Foundation
Nebraska · 2025
Learn and earn to achieve potential skills scholarships1$115,000
Robert B Daugherty Foundation
Nebraska · 2024 · accepts applications
Program Support1$100,000
Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Nebraska · 2024
Project Support1$30,000
Weitz Family Foundation
Nebraska · 2024
General operating1$30,000
The Hawks Foundation
Nebraska · 2024 · accepts applications
Support child care programs1$25,000
Rogers Foundation
Nebraska · 2025 · accepts applications
Charitable1$20,000
Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family Foundation
Nebraska · 2024 · accepts applications
Camp catch up at camp catron1$10,000
Cooper Foundation
Nebraska · 2025 · accepts applications
Program1$10,000
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Nebraska · 2025 · accepts applications
Creates positive change for foster children-siblings through camping and other reunion experiences.1$5,000
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Maryland · 2024
Provide general operating support1$5,000
May L Flanagan Foundation Inc
Nebraska · 2025 · accepts applications
To assist with the expenses of camp catch up.1$3,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$76

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Nebraska Children and Families Foundation?

Buffett Early Childhood Fund, The Sherwood Foundation, Pritzker Family Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and 13 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Nebraska Children and Families Foundation get from foundations?

$8.2 million in 20 reported grants from 18 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Robert B Daugherty Foundation, The Hawks Foundation, Rogers Foundation, Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family Foundation and Cooper Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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