Foundations that fund organizations in Sidney, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sidney nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $215K to Sidney organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sidney around $6,000. 5 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sidney
- $215K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in NE
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sidney organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C a Story Foundation | Sidney, NE | 9 | $100K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Eagle Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Program and Project Support |
| The George H and Elta Spencer Thompson Foundation | Sterling, CO | 8 | $32K | $2,250 | Preselected only | Operating; Scholarships |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Health & social services |
| D F Dillon Foundation C/O Joseph Kerrigan | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program |
| Greenlee R E Test | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 6 | $5,250 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Youth development |
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 Sidney, Nebraska?
C a Story Foundation, Eagle Foundation, The George H and Elta Spencer Thompson Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, D F Dillon Foundation C/O Joseph Kerrigan and 4 others reported grants to Sidney 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 Sidney. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.