Foundations that fund organizations in Minden, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Minden nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $254K to Minden organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Minden around $20K. 3 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Minden
- $254K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in NE
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Minden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation | Hastings, NE | 6 | $101K | $15K | Yes | special needs support; hunger relief; community support |
| Next Octave Foundation | Soquel, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Developing and testing organizational model for effective c… |
| The Jazzbird Foundation C/O Robert Ravenscroft | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 | $50K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Amick-Youngson Family Charitable Foundation | Grand Island, NE | 2 | $34K | $17K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Paws up kearney county |
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 Minden, Nebraska?
Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation, Next Octave Foundation, The Jazzbird Foundation C/O Robert Ravenscroft, Amick-Youngson Family Charitable Foundation, Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Minden 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 Minden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.