Foundations that fund organizations in Lexington, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lexington nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $1.3M to Lexington organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lexington around $8,000. 7 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lexington
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in NE
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lexington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | Preselected only | Capital campaign |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | Capital Project Support |
| Weitz Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | General operating |
| St Ann's Catholic Church Irrev Tr | St Louis, MO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education (k-12) |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $9,500 | $4,750 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Raymond L and Rita M Metzner Charitable Foundation | Osceola, NE | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Provide support at fund raising acti |
| Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $3,365 | $1,682 | Preselected only | Community foundations; Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
| Heartland Bank Foundation | Geneva, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Auto Club Group Foundation | Dearborn, MI | 1 | $1,760 | $1,760 | Yes | Traffic safety |
| Kohn Family Corporation C/O Kendyll Luby | Denver, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | 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 Lexington, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Robert B Daugherty Foundation, Weitz Family Foundation, St Ann's Catholic Church Irrev Tr, Union Pacific Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Lexington 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 Lexington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.