Foundations that fund organizations in Burwell, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Burwell nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $546K to Burwell organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Burwell around $3,749. 4 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 Burwell
- $546K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $3,749
- Based in NE
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Burwell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Capital campaign |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $240K | $120K | Preselected only | Director of transformational programming; 327 n 8th building |
| Heartland Bank Foundation | Geneva, NE | 4 | $46K | $3,500 | Preselected only | Donation; Scholarship |
| Garfield County Foundation Inc | Burwell, NE | 2 | $7,499 | $3,749 | Yes | Flags; Property improvements |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | General Operating Support; Volunteer Day Project |
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 Burwell, Nebraska?
Walter Scott Family Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Heartland Bank Foundation, Garfield County Foundation Inc, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc reported grants to Burwell 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 Burwell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.