Foundations that fund organizations in McCook, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for McCook nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $2.6M to McCook organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
53 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to McCook around $10K. 10 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to McCook
- $2.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 53
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NE
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to McCook organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $750K | $375K | Preselected only | Pfc gerald l walter youth complex; Roots student housing project |
| The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff | McCook, NE | 29 | $418K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations; Families in need; Art programs |
| Walsh-Brady Memorial Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $107K | $107K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Advancing ne communities |
| Springer Family Charitable Trust | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $71K | $71K | Preselected only | General operations |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church of McCook Charitable Foundation | McCook, NE | 1 | $62K | $62K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Highest Peak Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | To organize human, financial, and material resources to enc… |
| Albert G & Bernice F Hansen Charitable Foundation | McCook, NE | 5 | $20K | $4,000 | Yes | Education |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Roots student housing project; Ymca of mccook capital improvement project |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Youth |
| Ecclesia Missions | Rock Hill, SC | 1 | $7,400 | $7,400 | Preselected only | Christian missions (construction) |
| The Leland Trust Co Carol Haynes | Holyoke, CO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Lester a Walker Foundation | Fremont, NE | 1 | $3,795 | $3,795 | Preselected only | Current operations |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 2 | $3,198 | $1,599 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| James Stuart III Family Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $170 | $170 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
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 McCook, Nebraska?
Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, The Sherwood Foundation, The Graff Charitable Foundation Inc Co P Mark Graff, Walsh-Brady Memorial Fund, Walter Scott Family Foundation and 13 others reported grants to McCook 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 McCook. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.