Private foundation · EIN 01-0658759 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burlington Capital Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Nebraska. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $304K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska. Stated restrictions: Restrictions are set up at the discretion of the board members. Factors affecting their decision include available fundings and the mission of the organization receiving the grant.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$304K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in letter form and include general information about the organization, its activities and the amount of funding requested. They should also confirm their status as a 501(c)(3). Contact: Lisa y Roskens, 1004 Farnam Street Suite 400, Omaha, Ne, 4024441630 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Restrictions are set up at the discretion of the board members. Factors affecting their decision include available fundings and the mission of the organization receiving the grant.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yanney Heritage ParkKearney, NESupport for operations$100K
Partnership 4 KidsOmaha, NESupport for operations$51K
Nebraska Workforce Development Co United WayOmaha, NESupport for operations$45K
Consortium of Dementia AlternativesOmaha, NESupport for operations$20K
Lincoln Crossroads FestivalLincoln, NESupport for operations$10K
Lake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NESupport for operations$10K
Omaha Equestrian FoundationOmaha, NESupport for operations$10K
Education Rights CounselOmaha, NESupport for operations$7,500
Restoring DignityOmaha, NESupport for operations$5,000
Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NESupport for operations$5,000
National FFA FoundationLincoln, NESupport for operations$5,000
Ne Land TrustLincoln, NESupport for operations$5,000
Habitat for HumanityOmaha, NESupport for operations$5,000
National Audubon SocietyDenton, NESupport for operations$5,000
Omaha Parks Foundation (holiday Lights Festival)Omaha, NESupport for operations$2,500
Youth FrontiersOmaha, NESupport for operations$2,500
American Heart AssociationOmaha, NESupport for operations$2,500
Joslyln CastleOmaha, NESupport for operations$2,000
Crane River Theater CompanyKearney, NESupport for operations$2,000
LA Vista Community FoundationLA Vista, NESupport for operations$1,250
The Furniture ProjectOmaha, NESupport for operations$1,000
The Kim FoundationOmaha, NESupport for operations$1,000
Culxr House OmahaOmaha, NESupport for operations$1,000
Fontenelle ForestBellevue, NESupport for operations$1,000
Blue Barn TheaterOmaha, NESupport for operations$1,000
100 Black Men of OmahaOmaha, NESupport for operations$1,000
City of Omaha Public Library FoundationOmaha, NESupport for operations$1,000

About this foundation

Burlington Capital Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of M L Sullivan, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Burlington Capital Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in letter form and include general information about the organization, its activities and the amount of funding requested. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Burlington Capital Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $304K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Burlington Capital Foundation give?

Nebraska (27 grants), per its latest filing.

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