Foundations that fund organizations in Blue Hill, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Blue Hill nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $155K to Blue Hill organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Blue Hill around $25K. 2 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Blue Hill
- $155K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in NE
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Blue Hill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $65K | $33K | Preselected only | Community/senior center historic mural; Learning center renovation |
| Harry T Wilks Family Foundation | Covington, KY | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $750 | $375 | Yes | Independent retailer match |
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 Blue Hill, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Harry T Wilks Family Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Blue Hill 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 Blue Hill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.