Foundations that fund organizations in Syracuse, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Syracuse nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $26K to Syracuse organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Syracuse around $1,262. 3 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Syracuse
- $26K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $1,262
- Based in NE
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Syracuse organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent & Marie Kreifels Family Foundation | Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Education |
| Gellermann Charitable Trust | Lincoln, NE | 6 | $8,835 | $1,262 | Preselected only | Operations; Church operations and mission |
| Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| S & K Stutheit Foundation | Syracuse, NE | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Charitable uses of the organization |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Syracuse, Nebraska?
Vincent & Marie Kreifels Family Foundation, Gellermann Charitable Trust, Kinman-Oldfield Fam Fdn Tr, S & K Stutheit Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Syracuse 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 Syracuse. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.