How to apply
A proposal including a plan of the project or program, all activities, all objectives, benefits to whom, how, where, when and why should be included. The total cost of the project along with the amount requested from US should be included along with a listing of other sources approached to fund the project and those source responses. In addition, the latest annual statement, budget for the current year, present sources of income, a copy of the irs exempt status letter and a listing of the members of the board of directors should be included. Contact: Mary Kay Jones, 4201 N 23rd Street, Lincoln, Ne, 4024773725 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Children's ZooLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $50K |
| Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $40K |
| Community Action PartnershipLincon, NE | Charitable | $30K |
| Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $30K |
| Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistrieAshland, NE | Charitable | $30K |
| Unl Foundation - Unl State MuseumLincoln, NE | Charitable | $26K |
| Alzheimer's AssociationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $25K |
| Foundation for Lincoln Public SchooLincoln, NE | Charitable | $25K |
| Lincoln Baseball AssociationLincoln, NE | Charitable | $25K |
| Bravebe Child Advocacy CenterLincoln, NE | Charitable | $20K |
| Center PointeLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $20K |
| Children's Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE | Charitable | $20K |
| Crohn's & Colitis FdnOmaha, NE | Charitable | $20K |
| Junior Achievement of LincolnLincoln, NE | Charitable | $20K |
| Nebraska Children & Families FdtnLincoln, NE | Charitable | $20K |
| Lux Center for the ArtsLincoln, NE | Charitable | $18K |
| Angels Among USOmaha, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Bright LightsLincon, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Clinic With a HeartLincoln, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Friendship HomeLincoln, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Good Neighbor Community CenterLincoln, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Lincoln LiteracyLincoln, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| MilkworksLincoln, NE | Charitable | $12K |
| CASA for Lancaster CountyLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| Hero - Veteran Suicide Golf OutingCedar Rapids, IA | Charitable | $10K |
| Hetra - Heartland Equine TherapeutiGretna, NE | Charitable | $10K |
| Lincoln Municipal BandLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $10K |
| Lincoln's Symphony OrchestraLincoln, NE | Charitable | $10K |
| Nebraska State Historical Society FLincoln, NE | Charitable | $10K |
| Lifeline PilotsPeoria, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Humanities NebraskaLincoln, NE | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Nebraska BrassLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Nebraska Jazz OrchestraLincoln, NE | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Trumpet EnsembleLincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Capital Jazz SocietyLincoln, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Our Saviour's Lutheran ChurchLincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
By state: Nebraska 34 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Rogers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rogers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A proposal including a plan of the project or program, all activities, all objectives, benefits to whom, how, where, when and why should be included. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Rogers Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $613K across 36 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Rogers Foundation give?
Nebraska (34 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.
More foundations near Lincoln that accept applications
All in Nebraska| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklie Charitable Foundationsince 1989 | Lincoln, NE | $13M1 grants · 2025 | $13M | Yes | $156M |
| Lienemann Charitable Foundation Incsince 1967 | Lincoln, NE | $973K1 grants · 2024 | $973K | Yes | $32M |
| Cooper Foundationsince 1973 | Lincoln, NE | $1.0M65 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $30M |
| Woods Charitable Fund Incsince 1993 | Lincoln, NE | $1.6M1 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Yes | $26M |