Foundations that fund organizations in Lyons, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lyons nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $6.4M to Lyons organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lyons around $150K. 2 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lyons
- $6.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $150K
- Based in NE
- 13%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lyons organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $3.2M | $1.6M | Preselected only | Additional operating funds; 2026 operating grant |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 5 | $1.3M | $220K | Preselected only | To elevate farmers' voices and improve how state and federa…; To address gaps in capacity, particularly in the Midwest, t…; To support the Environmental Leader Awards program to lift… |
| Weitz Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $375K | $375K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $300K | $300K | Yes | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems |
| The Heising-Simons Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | To support clean energy development in the midwest |
| Clif Family Foundation | St Helena, CA | 2 | $235K | $118K | Yes | Transform Food Systems |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $180K | $180K | Yes | Working towards a resilient and equitable food system |
| Builders Vision Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | to support clean energy development and agrivoltaics effort… |
| The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Environment |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | to support the capacity of Midwest communities to engage an… |
| Tortuga Charitable Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Lumpkin Family Foundation C/O Adrienne N Cole | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Meshewa Farm Foundation C/O Robert G Edmiston President | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Agriculture |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Nielsen Scholarship Fund | Spearman, TX | 1 | $246 | $246 | Yes | Education |
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 Lyons, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Inc, Weitz Family Foundation, Wk Kellogg Foundation, The Heising-Simons Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Lyons 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 Lyons. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.