Private foundation · EIN 82-2205577 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Miriam Lloyd Halsey 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $873K total, median $10K. 16% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$873K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bhr FoundationOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$100K
Culpeper United Methodist ChurchCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$75K
Augusta University Office of PhilanthropyAugusta, GATo continue organization's purpose$50K
St Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$50K
Come and SeeColorado Springs, COTo continue organization's purpose$35K
Skutt Catholic High SchoolOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$30K
Culpeper Baptist Church Adult Day CareCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$25K
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCTo continue organization's purpose$25K
The Newman Center-St Thomas Aquinas ChurchLincoln, NETo continue organization's purpose$20K
Give Kids the WorldKissimmee, FLTo continue organization's purpose$20K
Services for Abused FamiliesCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$20K
The Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, TNTo continue organization's purpose$20K
Thrive Central VaCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$20K
Word on Fire Catholic MinistriesDes Plaines, ILTo continue organization's purpose$20K
HsldaPurcellville, VATo continue organization's purpose$20K
Central American Ministry OutreachHouston, TXTo continue organization's purpose$15K
Charity WaterHagerstown, MDTo continue organization's purpose$15K
Habitat for HumanityCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$15K
Jordan Thomas FoundationBrentwood, TNTo continue organization's purpose$15K
Partners for Breast Cancer CareFort Myers, FLTo continue organization's purpose$15K
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchHagerstown, MDTo continue organization's purpose$15K
Samaritan's Purse-Hurricane Helene ReliefBlue Springs, MOTo continue organization's purpose$15K
Holy Family RanchOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$12K
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COTo continue organization's purpose$10K
Culpeper Christian SchoolCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Culpeper Housingshelter ServicesCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Epiphany Catholic SchoolCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Hero's BridgeWarrenton, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MITo continue organization's purpose$10K
Hospice of the PiedmontCharlottesville, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Madonna FoundationOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$10K
Make a Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZTo continue organization's purpose$10K
Museum of Culpeper HistoryCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Operation FIRST ResponseCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Reeces RainbowCombined, WITo continue organization's purpose$10K
Reva Volunteer Fire and RescueCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Seva FoundationBerkley, CATo continue organization's purpose$10K
St Jude Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo continue organization's purpose$10K
FIRST Responders Children's FoundationNew York, NYTo continue organization's purpose$10K
UnboundKansas City, KSTo continue organization's purpose$10K
Nra FoundationFairfax, VATo continue organization's purpose$10K
Children's Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$10K
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILTo continue organization's purpose$10K
Ally's WishFlower Mound, TXTo continue oprganization's purpose$5,000
Culpeper Literacy CouncilCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo continue organization's purpose$5,000
Stream SweepersOrange, VATo continue organization's purpose$5,000
Blue Ridge ChoraleCulpeper, VATo continue organization's purpose$2,000
Madison Chorale SocietyMadison, VATo continue organization's purpose$2,000
Heart Misistry CenterOmaha, NETo continue organization's purpose$2,000

By state: Virginia 19 · Nebraska 8 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 2 · Tennessee 3 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Miriam Lloyd Halsey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Miriam L Halsey, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Miriam Lloyd Halsey 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 Miriam Lloyd Halsey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $873K across 50 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Miriam Lloyd Halsey Foundation give?

Virginia (19 grants), Nebraska (8 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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