Foundations that fund organizations in Friend, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Friend nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $657K to Friend organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Friend around $25K. 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 Friend
- $657K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in NE
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Friend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $500K | $250K | Preselected only | Learning center capital campaign; Renovation of the warren building - opera house |
| Ethel M Lausen Charities | Friend, NE | 2 | $116K | $58K | Preselected only | Charitable religious exempt purpose; Support city hospital |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Tele-emergency services at friend community healthcare syst… |
| Harold W & Lois D Struve Foundation | Hebron, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charity |
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 Friend, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Ethel M Lausen Charities, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Harold W & Lois D Struve Foundation reported grants to Friend 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 Friend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.