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Who funds Nebraska Department of Education?

Lincoln, Nebraska

2 private foundations reported grants to Nebraska Department of Education in Lincoln, Nebraska totaling $6.9 million across 2 grants in tax year 2025. The largest funder was The Sherwood Foundation, with $5.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Nebraska Department of Education

All 2 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Sherwood Foundation
Nebraska · 2025
Nebraska literacy leadership network1$5.0 million
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Nebraska · 2025
Program support1$1.9 million

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 Department of Education?

The Sherwood Foundation and The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Nebraska Department of Education get from foundations?

$6.9 million in 2 reported grants from 2 private foundations in tax year 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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