Foundations that fund organizations in Oshkosh, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oshkosh nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $223K to Oshkosh organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oshkosh around $12K. 4 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oshkosh
- $223K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in NE
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oshkosh organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary and Joan Phillips Foundation | Bridgeport, NE | 1 | $149K | $149K | Preselected only | Sanctuary for animals & education |
| Kitty M Perkins Foundation | Cambridge, NE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support |
| The Clayton and Billie Poenisch Foundation | Wray, CO | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| Turner Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Further organization's exempt purpose |
| C a Story Foundation | Sidney, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | 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 Oshkosh, Nebraska?
Gary and Joan Phillips Foundation, Kitty M Perkins Foundation, The Clayton and Billie Poenisch Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, Turner Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.