Foundations that fund organizations in Red Cloud, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Red Cloud nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $643K to Red Cloud organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Red Cloud around $15K. 12 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Red Cloud
- $643K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in NE
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Red Cloud organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Capital Project Support |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation | Ralston, NE | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Capital grant |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 3 | $65K | $25K | Preselected only | 2025 operating grant; Building community by reading willa cather; 2026 operating grant |
| Lauritzen Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation Co Edward R McCracken | Ames, IA | 1 | $46K | $46K | Preselected only | To Support Arts and Humanities |
| Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mullen Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Johnny Carson Foundation | Encino, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted support |
| D F Dillon Foundation C/O Joseph Kerrigan | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Heritage of webster county life enrichment program |
| Marcus S & Catherine D Maydew Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation | Hastings, NE | 2 | $6,250 | $3,125 | Yes | public safety; historical preservation edu |
| C&b Hearn Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $3,005 | $3,005 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Brickell Family Foundation C/O Sterling Foundation Management LLC | Reston, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| John K & Lynne D Boyer Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Red Cloud, Nebraska?
Robert B Daugherty Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, The Ethel S Abbott Charitable Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Lauritzen Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Red Cloud 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 Red Cloud. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.