Foundations that fund organizations in Holdrege, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Holdrege nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $781K to Holdrege organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Holdrege around $6,000. 5 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Holdrege
- $781K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in NE
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Holdrege organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 5 | $638K | $33K | Preselected only | Youth & family community counseling program; Arts festival 2025; Prairie power |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $50K | $25K | Preselected only | To provide capital support for the Midtown Sculpture Garden… |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Capital Project Support |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Programming |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Community & economic development |
| Anderson Irene Pub Fdn Tua | Eagan, MN | 2 | $7,679 | $3,839 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Darlene M and Reuben T Swanson Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Auto Club Group Foundation | Dearborn, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Traffic safety |
| Swanson Family Foundation | Wellington, CO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Fund for local charitable agencies |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Holdrege, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Robert B Daugherty Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, Union Pacific Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Holdrege 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 Holdrege. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.