Foundations that fund organizations in Aurora, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Aurora nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $1.6M to Aurora organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
64 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Aurora around $10K. 16 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Aurora
- $1.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 64
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NE
- 89%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Aurora organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wortman Family Charitable Trust | Aurora, NE | 9 | $340K | $10K | Yes | Operating |
| Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | Omaha, NE | 4 | $307K | $18K | Yes | To further general programs of the organization.; To fund the following: donor advised fund $2,500; bremer co… |
| Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable Trust | Aurora, NE | 8 | $253K | $12K | Yes | Illumination station; Columbarium project at cemetary; Aurora adopt a pet project |
| Frank M & Alice M Farr Trust | Aurora, NE | 15 | $250K | $8,677 | Yes | Vet expenses; Adopt a flower basket; Sprinkler system |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | County inclusive playground |
| Heuermann Family Charitable Trust | Aurora, NE | 2 | $112K | $56K | Yes | General fund; Operations |
| Myrl S & Bessie Evans Mather Foundation Inc | Aurora, NE | 4 | $66K | $15K | Yes | Recreation expansion; Mather building improvements; Education exhibits |
| Dr James M Woodard and Mabel Woodard Trust | Aurora, NE | 8 | $44K | $3,500 | Yes | Donation; Sheriff's department; Youth center |
| Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Provide educational and charitable services. |
| Debby Durham Family Foundation C/O Hancock & Dana Pc | Omaha, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating funds |
| The Chief Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Capital asset support for community |
| Heartland Bank Foundation | Geneva, NE | 3 | $12K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation; Scholarship |
| Al and Marcie Campbell Charitable F | Marquette, NE | 2 | $10K | $5,125 | Preselected only | Capital project; Financial support |
| Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General purpose |
| Jolley Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Doggy Do Good Foundation Inc | Oneill, NE | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Support animal shelter facility |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Next generation |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Aurora, Nebraska?
Wortman Family Charitable Trust, Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation, Robert & Bethel Kolar Charitable Trust, Frank M & Alice M Farr Trust, The Sherwood Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Aurora 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 Aurora. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.