Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 160 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium) | $5.0M |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project. | $3.0M |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign. | $2.5M |
| Community Information TrustOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library. | $1.3M |
| Community Information TrustOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library. | $1.3M |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $571K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Communit… | $538K |
| City of FremontFremont, NE | To provide capital support for Keene Memorial Library Expansion Project. | $500K |
| Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NE | To provide support for the Evolve Joslyn capital campaign to support museum expansion and renovation. | $500K |
| Omaha Performing Arts SocietyOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for the Holland Center 20th Anniversary Capital Improvement Project. | $500K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2023 Cohort (#2) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $475K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $454K |
| Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NE | To provide capital support for the Nebraska Outdoor Venture Parks Project. | $450K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $395K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2024 Cohort (#3) Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $390K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands IncOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for a new Club facility in Carter Lake. | $350K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of scholarship support for the 2022 Cohort (#1) of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. | $342K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide four years of program support for Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting Systems (NSWERS). | $340K |
| Collective for YouthOmaha, NE | To provide three years of program funding for Summer Fun. | $308K |
| The Durham MuseumOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for Omaha Union Station Preservation Phase III Roof Replacement Project. | $300K |
| National Audubon Society IncGibbon, NE | To provide capital support for Rowe Sanctuary Renovation and Expansion. | $288K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide one year of program administration expense support for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy (PKFEA) Learning Communit… | $264K |
| Grand Island Children's Museum IncGrand Island, NE | To provide capital support for the "Explore Possibilities and Inspire Creativity Capital Campaign" for renovations and exhibits needed to e… | $250K |
| Nebraska Children and Families FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide three years of support for Beyond School Bells' core work & statewide expansion and enhancement. | $250K |
| Northeast Community College FoundationNorfolk, NE | To provide capital support for Phase One of the South Sioux City workforce development project. | $250K |
| Omaha By DesignOmaha, NE | To provide program support to community engagement, titled "We Make Omaha," for the City of Omaha's new comprehensive plan. | $250K |
| Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for HVAC system replacement and roof improvements. | $250K |
| Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support for Kiewit Luminarium. | $250K |
| Roam ShareOmaha, NE | To provide general operating support. | $250K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands IncOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support. | $225K |
| Collective for YouthOmaha, NE | To provide three years of STEM program support for afterschool programs. | $220K |
| Columbus Area Children's Museum IncColumbus, NE | To provide additional capital support for the Columbus Area Children's Museum. | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of OmahaOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support. | $200K |
| Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE | To provide additional capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art. | $200K |
| Bone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NE | To provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project. | $175K |
| Completely KidsOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support. | $175K |
| Kids Can Community CenterOmaha, NE | To provide three years of support for out-of-school time programs. | $160K |
| Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE | To provide five years of general operating support. | $150K |
| Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE | To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts. | $150K |
| Nebraska Community FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Community Foundation Peer Learning Network. | $150K |
| Northstar FoundationOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support. | $150K |
| Omaha Community FoundationOmaha, NE | To provide two years of program support for the Community Interest Funds. | $150K |
| Omaha Discovery TrustOmaha, NE | To assist with the costs of the search and placement of the new CEO. | $150K |
| Omaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support. | $150K |
| SparkOmaha, NE | To provide five years of general operating support. | $150K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NE | To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy. | $135K |
| Metropolitan Community College FoundationOmaha, NE | To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska Math Readiness Project. | $129K |
| Collective for YouthOmaha, NE | To provide three years of general operating support. | $125K |
| Susan la Flesche Picotte CenterWalthill, NE | To provide capital support for the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center Restoration Project. | $125K |
| Project HouseworksOmaha, NE | To provide capital support for the Home Affordability Program. | $120K |
| Bone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NE | To provide capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project. | $100K |
| Bone Creek Art MuseumDavid City, NE | To provide additional capital support for the Bone Creek Art Museum Expansion Project. | $100K |
| City of OmahaOmaha, NE | To provide funding for the design and construction of the West Trail Connection to Cunningham Lake. | $100K |
| Columbus Area Children's Museum IncColumbus, NE | To provide capital support for the new Columbus Area Children's Museum. | $100K |
| Meca Tri-Park Complex LLCOmaha, NE | To provide two years of program support for The RiverFront. | $100K |
| Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE | To provide capital support for the expansion, renovation, and restoration of the Museum of Nebraska Art. | $100K |
| Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE | To provide close-out capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation. | $100K |
| Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE | To provide closeout capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation. | $100K |
| Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE | To provide closeout capital support for the MONA expansion and renovation. | $100K |
| Rise AcademyOmaha, NE | To provide three years of support for the RISE Workforce Development Program. | $100K |
By state: Nebraska 158 · Iowa 2
About this foundation
Peter Kiewit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Security National Bank, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Peter Kiewit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Peter Kiewit Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $29M across 160 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Peter Kiewit Foundation give?
Nebraska (158 grants), Iowa (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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