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Fund for Omaha awards $458K in grants for 2024

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $458,376 in Fund for Omaha grants to 28 local nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity and social justice. The demand for flexible grant funding remains […]

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2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

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Building Resilience: Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska

In the wake of multiple tornadoes that swept through Nebraska earlier this year, communities are rallying to support affected families and rebuild their lives. Two recent clean-up events in Elkhorn […]

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Field of Interest Funds award $131,402 to 14 Omaha nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $131,402 to 14 local organizations from three specialized grant funds: Creche Childhood Education Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. […]

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Fund for Omaha awards $458K in grants for 2024

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $458,376 in Fund for Omaha grants to 28 local nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity and social justice. The demand for flexible grant funding remains […]

Dec 3rd, 2024   News, Nonprofits

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

Dec 2nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Tax Benefits and Community Impact: Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Omaha Community Foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year […]

Dec 1st, 2024   Advisors, Grants, News, Philanthropy

Building Resilience: Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska

In the wake of multiple tornadoes that swept through Nebraska earlier this year, communities are rallying to support affected families and rebuild their lives. Two recent clean-up events in Elkhorn […]

Nov 19th, 2024   In the Community, News, Nonprofits

Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End for Tax Benefits and Community Impact

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at a community foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year approaches, […]

Nov 19th, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Field of Interest Funds award $131,402 to 14 Omaha nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $131,402 to 14 local organizations from three specialized grant funds: Creche Childhood Education Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. […]

Nov 18th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Fund types tailored to your client’s philanthropic goals

Just as each of your clients has a unique plan to meet their specific goals, each of your philanthropic clients needs a unique charitable giving plan. For example, for some […]

Nov 18th, 2024   News

Non-cash assets can be a great giving opportunity

Know which type of asset donation will do the most good in the community and provide you with the biggest tax benefit. There is still time to plan for your […]

Nov 14th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, Knowledge

Join us at our “Gathering for Good” events in Southwest Iowa

Community members across Southwest Iowa are invited to “Gather for Good” and join their local county Community Foundations in celebration of philanthropy and community partnerships. Hosted on December 3rd and […]

Nov 11th, 2024   News, Southwest Iowa

Volunteers Needed for Tornado Recovery Clean-Up Day in Washington County

The Omaha Community Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Omaha are calling on volunteers to assist with vital post-tornado clean-up efforts in Washington County on Saturday, November 9. The event […]

Oct 29th, 2024   In the Community, News

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.