Foundations that fund organizations in North Platte, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Platte nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $2.2M to North Platte organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
44 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Platte around $10K. 16 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to North Platte
- $2.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 44
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NE
- 59%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Platte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 4 | $1.2M | $195K | Preselected only | Additional operating funds; 2026 operating grant; Hope's forever home |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Capital Project Support |
| 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 |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 3 | $94K | $17K | Yes | Capital Improvements; Programming |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | Hays, KS | 3 | $80K | $20K | Yes | General operations |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 3 | $75K | $15K | Preselected only | To support vocational scholarships for the 2023-2025 academ…; To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and… |
| The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $40K | $20K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 4 | $35K | $10K | Yes | Community & economic development; Other; Education (higher education) |
| Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Capcitykids golf tournament |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Humanitarian charity |
| Janet Miller Charitable Tr Fbo FIRST United | Omaha, NE | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Support of church |
| The Lozier Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Professional development project; Hope for health: empowering community wellness |
| Edward Gentleman Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $14K | $7,024 | Preselected only | General support |
| Carriage House Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Jack Petteys Memorial Foundation | Brush, CO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 3 | $5,550 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support; Volunteer Day Project |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Chesterman Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further programs of the organization |
| The Leland Trust Co Carol Haynes | Holyoke, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Operational |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Arram Family Foundation | Kearney, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable, for general operations |
| Lute Family Foundation Inc | Ogallala, NE | 1 | $381 | $381 | Yes | Provide tickets for a raffle |
| Darold a Newblom Foundation | Alliance, NE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Education |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 North Platte, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, Robert B Daugherty Foundation, Walsh-Brady Memorial Fund, Walter Scott Family Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc and 22 others reported grants to North Platte 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 North Platte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.