Foundations that fund organizations in Ord, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ord nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $232K to Ord organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ord around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ord
- $232K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NE
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ord organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Scott Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Advancing ne communities |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Bound for a new playground |
| Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $23K | $11K | Preselected only | to fund two years of travel for Ord Public School students…; General & Unrestricted |
| Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak Scholarship Foundation | Ord, NE | 4 | $20K | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| Crawford Mortensen Test Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Bound for a new playground |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Programming |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Greater Loup Valley Activities | Ord, NE | 2 | $3,406 | $1,703 | Preselected only | Assist with expenses |
| Bernard K and Norma F Heuermann Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To further general programs of the organization. |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Ord, Nebraska?
Walter Scott Family Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc, Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak Scholarship Foundation, Crawford Mortensen Test Tr and 6 others reported grants to Ord 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 Ord. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.