Foundations that fund organizations in Ponca, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ponca nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $59K to Ponca organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ponca around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ponca
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in NE
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ponca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Foundation | Wakefield, NE | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | Playground equipment; Drone |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Great West Casualty Company Foundation | South Sioux City, NE | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | Charitable Donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
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 Ponca, Nebraska?
Gardner Foundation, Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr, Great West Casualty Company Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Ponca 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 Ponca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.