Foundations that fund organizations in Ashland, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ashland nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $2.3M to Ashland organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ashland around $10K. 18 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ashland
- $2.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NE
- 72%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ashland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1.5M | $1.5M | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Wildrose Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $170K | $170K | Preselected only | General purpose to be determined by the grantee |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $133K | $133K | Yes | Capital Project Support |
| The Hawks Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $95K | $48K | Yes | Support summer camp for underserved; Support science education |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $90K | $45K | Preselected only | 2025 operating grant; 2026 operating grant |
| Swanson Family Foundation | Wellington, CO | 1 | $39K | $39K | Preselected only | General fund |
| In His Name Foundation Nebraska | Ashland, NE | 4 | $34K | $4,093 | Preselected only | Donations; Donation |
| Hogan Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Camp carol joy holling support |
| Rogers Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charitable |
| Abel Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Harold W & Lois D Struve Foundation | Hebron, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Charity |
| Bdn Foundation Inc | Ashland, NE | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Virginia Smith Charitable Trust | Chappell, NE | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Sullivan hills camp |
| Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Moeller Charitable Trust C/O FIRST Nebraska Trust Company | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grant distribution |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Early childhood internship pilot project support |
| Lmj Foundation Inc | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Undesignated |
| The Lozier Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Jbh Foundation | Heber Springs, AR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Transportation, utilities and food assistance |
| D F Dillon Foundation C/O Joseph Kerrigan | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program |
| Raikes Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Distinguished teaching award |
| Spartannash Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Preselected only | Fighting hunger |
| Fleming Family Foundation | Springfield, NE | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Yes | Operation |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $700 | $350 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| Assurity Life Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Christian Leadership Camp |
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 Ashland, Nebraska?
Walter Scott Family Foundation, Wildrose Foundation, Robert B Daugherty Foundation, The Hawks Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Ashland 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 Ashland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.