Foundations that fund organizations in Arlington, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Arlington nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $122K to Arlington organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Arlington around $20K. 3 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Arlington
- $122K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in NE
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Arlington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby Durham Family Foundation C/O Hancock & Dana Pc | Omaha, NE | 3 | $95K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating funds; Repairs and improvements |
| The Edward T Robinson Jr Family Foundation | Waterloo, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Cl Werner Foundation | Valley, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Jordan Fund | Medina, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | To promote general purpose of org |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Arlington, Nebraska?
Debby Durham Family Foundation C/O Hancock & Dana Pc, The Edward T Robinson Jr Family Foundation, Cl Werner Foundation, The Jordan Fund reported grants to Arlington organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Arlington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.