Foundations that fund organizations in Central City, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Central City nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $130K to Central City organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Central City around $7,024. 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 Central City
- $130K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,024
- Based in NE
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Central City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John a & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation | Central City, NE | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | General support |
| Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To suppport the general fund. |
| Al and Marcie Campbell Charitable F | Marquette, NE | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Edward Gentleman Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,024 | $7,024 | Preselected only | General suppport |
| Dinsdale Family Foundation Inc | Central City, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
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 Central City, Nebraska?
John a & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation, Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation, Al and Marcie Campbell Charitable F, Edward Gentleman Foundation, Dinsdale Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Central City 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 Central City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.