Foundations that fund organizations in Lindsay, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lindsay nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $225K to Lindsay organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lindsay around $18K. 2 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lindsay
- $225K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in NE
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lindsay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $175K | $175K | Preselected only | Community center project |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Gardner Foundation | Wakefield, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Civic and community development |
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 Lindsay, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Gardner Foundation, Ash Grove Charitable Foundation reported grants to Lindsay 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 Lindsay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.