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Tri-County LTRG Honored with Good Neighbor Award for Ongoing Tornado Recovery Work

The Tri-County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) recently received the Good Neighbor Award from the American Red Cross, recognizing its steady humanitarian leadership following the Arbor Day tornadoes of 2024. The award highlights the […]

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Building a Habit of Giving That Grows Over Time

A Q&A with Karen Pesek, Director of Finance at Pesek Law  Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can […]

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How the OBBBA Could Impact Year-End Charitable Giving

Deyna Rouse, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creighton’s Heider College of Business Vanessa Denney, Vice President of Donor & Philanthropic Services, Omaha Community Foundation With the passage of Public Law 119-21, […]

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Fund for Omaha awards nearly $468K in grants for 2025

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $467,918 in Fund for Omaha grants to 24 local nonprofits focused on broadening essential services, fostering economic stability, and enhancing overall well-being. The demand for […]

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Tri-County LTRG Honored with Good Neighbor Award for Ongoing Tornado Recovery Work

The Tri-County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) recently received the Good Neighbor Award from the American Red Cross, recognizing its steady humanitarian leadership following the Arbor Day tornadoes of 2024. The award highlights the […]

Dec 17th, 2025   In the Community, Nonprofits

Building a Habit of Giving That Grows Over Time

A Q&A with Karen Pesek, Director of Finance at Pesek Law  Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can […]

Dec 15th, 2025   Advisors

How the OBBBA Could Impact Year-End Charitable Giving

Deyna Rouse, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creighton’s Heider College of Business Vanessa Denney, Vice President of Donor & Philanthropic Services, Omaha Community Foundation With the passage of Public Law 119-21, […]

Dec 15th, 2025   Advisors

Fund for Omaha awards nearly $468K in grants for 2025

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $467,918 in Fund for Omaha grants to 24 local nonprofits focused on broadening essential services, fostering economic stability, and enhancing overall well-being. The demand for […]

Dec 10th, 2025   News, Nonprofits

2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series: Resources & Presentations

The 2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series was designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity, build community trust, and provide valuable insights into key topics identified by local organizations. Hosted by the Omaha Community […]

Dec 9th, 2025   Grants, In the Community, Knowledge, News, Nonprofits

Starting the Conversation: Philanthropy Across Generations 

For many Omaha families, giving back is part of their identity, something learned from previous generations and passed on to the next. Teaching and practicing philanthropy as a family can solidify family […]

Dec 3rd, 2025   Advisors

Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving 

As the year draws to a close, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) is here to help you maximize your charitable impact while meeting important tax and giving deadlines. Whether you plan to […]

Dec 3rd, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

How Local Giving Powers Omaha: A Conversation with Vanessa Denney

  Trenton Magid and guest cohost Dave Fanslau, the City of Omaha’s director of planning, sat down with Vanessa Denney, vice president of donor and philanthropic services at the Omaha […]

Dec 1st, 2025   Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy

2025 Gathering for Good!

Enjoy food and drinks as we express our gratitude for our community partnerships and learn more about your local Community Foundation. During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to: Build […]

Nov 19th, 2025   Philanthropy

Southwest Iowa 2025 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2025, the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your […]

Nov 19th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Join the Giving

You can help us strengthen our community, and we can help you make your giving more effective. Be a part of the good we’re growing by contributing to one of our funds or opening your own philanthropic fund.