Foundations that fund organizations in Valley, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Valley nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $52K to Valley organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Valley around $15K. 4 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Valley
- $52K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in NE
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy E Swanson Charitable Trust Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Norfolk, NE | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | General purpose grant from income reqd by trust |
| Debby Durham Family Foundation C/O Hancock & Dana Pc | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating funds |
| Nowak Family Charitable Foundation | Valley, NE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Valley Community Historical Society | Valley, NE | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Student scholarships; Community event |
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 Valley, Nebraska?
Dorothy E Swanson Charitable Trust Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust, Debby Durham Family Foundation C/O Hancock & Dana Pc, Nowak Family Charitable Foundation, Valley Community Historical Society reported grants to Valley 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 Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.