Foundations that fund organizations in Hastings, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hastings nonprofits
82 private foundations gave $23M to Hastings organizations in their latest filings; 39 of the 82 that say either way accept applications.
198 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hastings around $6,994. 48 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 82
- Accept applications
- 39
- of 82 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hastings
- $23M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 198
- Typical median grant
- $6,994
- Based in NE
- 59%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hastings organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Philanthropists Charity | Belle Harbor, NY | 1 | $13M | $13M | Preselected only | To further jewish causes |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $3.6M | $1.8M | Preselected only | Scholarships; Capital campaign |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 6 | $1.4M | $150K | Preselected only | Workshop renewal; 2026 operating grant; 2025 operating grant |
| Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation | Hastings, NE | 32 | $1.1M | $11K | Yes | poverty relief; church support; religious support |
| The Moshe Isaac Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $800K | $800K | Preselected only | General support |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 2 | $759K | $379K | Yes | Capital Improvements; Programming |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | Capital Project Support |
| Kitty M Perkins Foundation | Cambridge, NE | 2 | $280K | $140K | Yes | Koolaid display; General support |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | In support of general operations |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 6 | $221K | $37K | Preselected only | To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academ…; To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska…; To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and… |
| Kristen Lawless-Gustafson Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Spotts Trust Charles Hermes Trustee | Hastings, NE | 24 | $93K | $500 | Preselected only | Charity; Education |
| Nebraska Christian Support Ministries | Lincoln, NE | 5 | $84K | $8,000 | Yes | General operations; World wide missionaries |
| Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Educational Trust | Hastings, NE | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Johnson Marie E Residuary Trust | St Louis, MO | 3 | $60K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Hastings Catholic Schools Trust | Hastings, NE | 1 | $58K | $58K | Preselected only | General education |
| Hargleroad Cj & Ed Charitable Tr | St Louis, MO | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Minnie a Schlitt Private Foundation C/O Brad Moncrief | Hastings, NE | 6 | $52K | $9,550 | Preselected only | To facilitate the mission of the charity |
| The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | support for efforts to educate and organize local communiti… |
| John a & Gretchen Dinsdale Charitable Foundation | Central City, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Helen a Pearson Charitable Trust C/O John E Nelson | Omaha, NE | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Regular operations |
| Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc | Hastings, NE | 11 | $44K | $3,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Hawkins Sisters Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General funding |
| Willard Borchers Family Charitable Foundation | Hastings, NE | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Funding Scholarships |
| Sn Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundati | Omaha, NE | 1 | $38K | $38K | Yes | Unrestricted grant |
| Robert and Carole Julian Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| Hugo a and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Provide educational and charitable services. |
| Vincent C and Pamela a Immordino Charitable Foundation | Henderson, NV | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Wortman Family Charitable Trust | Aurora, NE | 1 | $24K | $24K | Yes | Operating |
| Carriage House Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Annual contribution |
| Cooper Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $19K | $9,500 | Yes | Scholarship; Operating |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| Beirow Family Foundation Inc | Hastings, NE | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Taylor Vern & Esther Char Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Heartland Bank Foundation | Geneva, NE | 4 | $15K | $3,750 | Preselected only | Donation; Scholarship |
| Bell Donald G Tuw | Eagan, MN | 2 | $14K | $6,994 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Rhoda-Shrine Transportation Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Mollie Mitchell & John Wilson Foundation | Golden, CO | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | 1882 fund; General support |
| Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Nursing program |
| Stanley L Urwiller Foundation | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Inclusive playground support |
| Monticello College Foundation | Godfrey, IL | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Teacher education scholasrhips; Teacher education scholarships |
| Moglia Family Foundation | Bellevue, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff | McCook, NE | 4 | $10K | $1,750 | Preselected only | General operations; Community program; Play it forward |
| Doug Riley Family Foundation | Gilbert, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operations |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education (higher education) |
| The William & Ann Cannon Foundation | Johnson Lake, NE | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 | Preselected only | For scholarships |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $8,590 | $1,295 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Patricia and Ronald Schardt Foundation | Deshler, NE | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Snow Redfern Memorial Foundation | Alliance, NE | 3 | $7,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Legacy grant; Community capacity grant; Youth scholarship |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | United Way of South Central Nebraska General Operating supp… |
| Martha Morse Beck von Peccoz Animal Plc | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Pledge to building program |
| Black Benjamin a Char | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Doggy Do Good Foundation Inc | Oneill, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support animal shelter facility |
| The Chief Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Capital asset support for community |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unplugged & growing |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $4,700 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Cocherl Family Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Goldring Family Foundation | Metairie, LA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,931 | $1,965 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Amick-Youngson Family Charitable Foundation | Grand Island, NE | 3 | $3,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Chase Foundation Mack C Chase Trustee | Artesia, NM | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,537 | $2,537 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| John Patrick Deveny Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Yes | Match a previous donation (higher ed) grant, match credit c… |
| Garvey Texas Foundation Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable giving |
| Berneice M Hopper Private Foundation 9285002 | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | To further general programs of the organization. |
| Jeo Foundation | Wahoo, NE | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Creigh Family Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Yes | General operations; General Operations |
| The Quirk Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | General |
| McCarthy Redland Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Kropp Charitable Foundation Inc | Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Al and Marcie Campbell Charitable F | Marquette, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Janus Henderson Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Matching Gifts |
| Logan Road Foundation Inc | Oakland, NE | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Hastings, Nebraska?
The Philanthropists Charity, Walter Scott Family Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation, The Moshe Isaac Foundation and 77 others reported grants to Hastings 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 Hastings. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.