Foundations that fund organizations in Norfolk, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Norfolk nonprofits
47 private foundations gave $3.9M to Norfolk organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 47 that say either way accept applications.
89 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Norfolk around $5,000. 22 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 47
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 47 that state a policy
- Dollars to Norfolk
- $3.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 89
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NE
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Norfolk organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | Omaha, NE | 4 | $1.1M | $222K | Preselected only | Program support; Scholarships |
| Johnny Carson Foundation | Encino, CA | 8 | $725K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted support; Varian trubeam radiotherapy system & vault; Building campaign |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 5 | $695K | $85K | Preselected only | 2025 operating grant; 2026 operating grant; Ihub project |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $568K | $568K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 6 | $404K | $30K | Preselected only | To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academ…; To provide three years of program support for the Nebraska…; To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and… |
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 2 | $59K | $30K | Yes | Agricultural excellence in remote inspection and spraying (…; 2025/26 university partner program |
| John&eileen Doherty Foundation Inc | Norfolk, NE | 8 | $58K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Needs |
| Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation | Hastings, NE | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | private education support; world poverty relief |
| Carriage House Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Michael & Lois Wilke Foundation | Stanton, NE | 3 | $21K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Doggy Do Good Foundation Inc | Oneill, NE | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Support animal shelter facility |
| The Chief Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Capital asset support for community |
| James M Cox Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Hawks Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Support mental health |
| The Harold and Kate Reed Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Bomgaars Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Greater Omaha Packing Co Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose contribution |
| The Klick Foundation | Glenwood, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| The Chesterman Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further programs of the organization |
| Blanche Foundation | Edmond, OK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Provide clothing, medical supplies, food, christian literat… |
| Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder Trust | Columbus, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Sids awareness |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Ihub |
| Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Krutsinger Family Foundation Inc | Norfolk, NE | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation | Cypress, TX | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Gift |
| Gummels Family Foundation Inc | Panama City Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Share resources with needy people |
| Bailey Family Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Swanson Pay It Forward Inc | Norfolk, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation C/O Jane R Sather | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Cardinal Health Foundation | Dublin, OH | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant |
| Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper Foundation | Genoa, NV | 6 | $3,500 | $500 | Yes | The hope fund; Small group projects / outings; Playground |
| Gray Family Foundation Inc | Rumson, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Charity |
| Taylor Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community |
| The Elden E and Judith a von Lehe Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Global assistance of food clothing medical |
| The Mary Louise Foundation Inc | Norfolk, NE | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Disadvantaged housing; Mission relief |
| The Auto Club Group Foundation | Dearborn, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Traffic safety |
| P&n Charitable Foundation Trust | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Yes | General Support |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| W D & Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust | Creston, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Simplot Company Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | International, foreign affairs and national security; Youth development |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Jeo Foundation | Wahoo, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Robert and Mary Ellen Stephens | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Nebraska families who are fighting against cancer |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
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 Norfolk, Nebraska?
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Johnny Carson Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Walter Scott Family Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation and 42 others reported grants to Norfolk 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 Norfolk. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.