Private foundation · EIN 46-4785565 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen F Dwyer Memorial Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $30K. 93% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$1.1M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NE
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Urban Education ServicesOmaha, NEEducation$485K
Holy NameOmaha, NEEducation$182K
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NEEducation$100K
Creighton Prep High SchoolOmaha, NEEducation$65K
Jesuit Middle SchoolOmaha, NEEducation$60K
Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NEHomeless shelter$50K
Madonna SchoolOmaha, NEEducation$50K
Roncalli High SchoolOmaha, NEEducation$30K
Football for the World FoundationOmaha, NEPromote good health / education$25K
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred HeartOmaha, NEEducation$17K
Vita NovaPapillion, NEEducation$10K
The BayOmaha, NEEducation$5,000
Community AllianceOmaha, NEPromote good health / education$5,000
Orel AllianceOmaha, NEEducation$5,000
Northern Colorado Performing ArtsLoveland, COEducation$5,000

By state: Nebraska 14 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Stephen F Dwyer Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stephen F Dwyer Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stephen F Dwyer Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 15 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Stephen F Dwyer Memorial Foundation give?

Nebraska (14 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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