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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 […]

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

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

Six Months After Tornadoes, Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska 

When tornadoes struck the Nebraska communities of Bennington, Blair, Waterloo, and Elkhorn on Arbor Day, the devastation was immense. In response, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) quickly launched the Nebraska […]

Oct 23rd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News

Let Good Grow: Contribute to service and connection in our community

The Omaha Community Foundation is kicking off our annual Let Good Grow campaign, which supports our vital work in the community.  Donate to Let Good Grow As needs in our […]

Oct 7th, 2024   Donors, In the Community, News

The Smart Way to Give: Donating Appreciated Stock

If you own stock that has increased in value since you purchased it, gifting it to a Donor Advised Fund or Charitable Checkbook® offers benefits that cash donations simply can’t […]

Oct 1st, 2024   Advisors, Donors, Philanthropy

From farm to philanthropy: The power of donating crops

Donating crops is a timeless tradition that transcends generations – from giving what you could to neighbors, to growing Victory Gardens, to a modern approach of donating directly through your […]

Aug 10th, 2024   Advisors, Donors

OCF launches new online fundholder portal

We are thrilled to announce that we launched a new online fundholder portal, designed to enhance users’ experiences with the Omaha Community Foundation. With the easier-to-use and mobile-friendly platform, fundholders […]

Jul 29th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Omaha Community Foundation welcomes four new board members

We are excited to welcome four new members to the Omaha Community Foundation Board of Directors. They serve their community in both business and philanthropy, embodying our mission to create […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News

Kaplan makes an impact locally and worldwide with support from Omaha Community Foundation

Gary and Sally Kaplan shared partnership of quiet philanthropy—both were presidents of Temple Israel for a time, and Gary worked in the financial field while Sally dedicated herself to social […]

Jun 14th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News, Our Culture, Philanthropy

Denney promoted to Vice President of Philanthropic & Donor Services

Since our founding in 1982, the Omaha Community Foundation has grown from a small collective of donors into a regional thought leader that provides exceptional local leadership, philanthropic expertise and […]

May 22nd, 2024   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.