Foundations that fund organizations in Franklin, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Franklin nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $16K to Franklin organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Franklin around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Franklin
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NE
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Franklin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Community Foundation | Franklin, NE | 6 | $15K | $2,250 | Yes | Grants; Donations; To provide swimming lessons |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Independent retailer match |
| Generation III Gun Inc | St Thomas, MO | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | Education |
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 Franklin, Nebraska?
Franklin County Community Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Generation III Gun Inc reported grants to Franklin 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 Franklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.