Foundations that fund organizations in Bridgeport, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bridgeport nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $34K to Bridgeport organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bridgeport around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bridgeport
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NE
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bridgeport organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill County Fair Foundation | Bridgeport, NE | 4 | $11K | $638 | Yes | Fair activity; Belt buckles - fair prizes |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education (k-12) |
| C a Story Foundation | Sidney, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | Alliance, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community capacity grant |
| Cw Yount Foundation Inc | Gering, NE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Summer Camp Program |
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 Bridgeport, Nebraska?
Morrill County Fair Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, C a Story Foundation, Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation, Cw Yount Foundation Inc reported grants to Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.