Foundations that fund organizations in Tekamah, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tekamah nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $425K to Tekamah organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tekamah around $12K. 1 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 Tekamah
- $425K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in NE
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tekamah organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc | Oakland, NE | 2 | $375K | $188K | Yes | General support |
| The Dorothy B Davis Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Payne Family Foundation C/O Matthew a Mace Trustee | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Weber Family Foundation Inc | Rapid City, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | For general operating support |
| M Marian Wood Foundation | Mount Holly, NC | 1 | $6,652 | $6,652 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Nielsen Scholarship Fund | Spearman, TX | 6 | $1,476 | $245 | Yes | Education |
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 Tekamah, Nebraska?
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc, The Dorothy B Davis Foundation, Payne Family Foundation C/O Matthew a Mace Trustee, Weber Family Foundation Inc, M Marian Wood Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Tekamah 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 Tekamah. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.