Foundations that fund organizations in Winnebago, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Winnebago nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $1.4M to Winnebago organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Winnebago around $5,000. 12 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Winnebago
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NE
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Winnebago organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 4 | $950K | $155K | Preselected only | Project cares; 2026 operating grant; Winnebago community development fund |
| The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $104K | $52K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation C/O Jane R Sather | Omaha, NE | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | General fund |
| August Clouse Tr UW Charitable | Eagan, MN | 1 | $58K | $58K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $55K | $28K | Preselected only | General Operating Support |
| Better Way Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Community and Family Engagement and Healing |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Nebraska Native American Homeownership Group |
| The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $17K | $8,250 | Preselected only | To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and…; To support a vocational scholarship for the 2023-2025 acade… |
| The Lee and Mary Volkmer Family Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To support general programs of the organization |
| Nowak Family Charitable Foundation | Valley, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Eisele Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Sponsor a Child Program |
| Robert W Baltzell Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Hickey Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 1 | $4,395 | $4,395 | Yes | Matching gift to education |
| The Soener Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Mary Louise Foundation Inc | Norfolk, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Mission relief |
| Whw Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Casey Family Programs | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Employee matching gift - for general operating support |
| William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust | Highlands, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General funds |
| Berenstein Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 Winnebago, Nebraska?
The Sherwood Foundation, The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation C/O Jane R Sather, August Clouse Tr UW Charitable, Mutual of Omaha Foundation and 16 others reported grants to Winnebago 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 Winnebago. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.