Foundations that fund organizations in Waterloo, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waterloo nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $60K to Waterloo organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waterloo around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waterloo
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NE
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waterloo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paideia Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | General support |
| Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General fund for fire department |
| The Rebensdorf Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To provide therapy, wellness, education and community to tr… |
| The Carol a Drake and Robert N Troia Charitable | Omaha, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Volunteer Day Project |
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 Waterloo, Nebraska?
Paideia Foundation, Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation, The Rebensdorf Family Foundation, The Carol a Drake and Robert N Troia Charitable, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc reported grants to Waterloo 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 Waterloo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.