Foundations that fund organizations in West Point, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Point nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $422K to West Point organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Point around $105K. 4 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Point
- $422K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $105K
- Based in NE
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Point organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc | Oakland, NE | 2 | $210K | $105K | Yes | General support |
| Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To provide capital support for the West Point Community The… |
| Hass Foundation | West Point, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Equipment for hospital |
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 West Point, Nebraska?
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc, Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Hass Foundation reported grants to West Point 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 West Point. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.