Your partner in philanthropy. SEE advisor resources

2025 Nonprofit Workshop Series: Resources & Presentations

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

Jul 23rd, 2025   Grants, In the Community, Knowledge, News, Nonprofits

OBBBA’s Impact on Giving: Insights for Advisors and Donors

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R. 1, which […]

Jul 16th, 2025  

How to Support Flood Recovery Efforts in Texas

The devastating floods in Texas Hill Country have become one of the deadliest natural disasters in the United States in nearly a century. Communities including Kerrville, Hunt, Ingram, Center Point, […]

Jul 7th, 2025   Donors, News

The Art of Optimism Starts With Giving Back

For Art Neppl, giving back isn’t just a decision—it’s a reflection of how he was raised. Growing up in a small Iowa town with limited means but strong values, Art […]

Jun 25th, 2025   Advisors, Donors, News, Stories

Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership: Anne Meysenburg’s Impact at OCF 

This month marks a major milestone at the Omaha Community Foundation — ten years of service, leadership, and community building by Anne Meysenburg, our Director of Community Investment.  Since joining […]

Jun 25th, 2025   News, Nonprofits

Omaha Community Foundation’s resident-led grant programs award $665K to 86 organizations

Each year, the Omaha Community Foundation is proud to partner with local residents who know their communities best. Through our Community Interest Funds, neighbors come together to support grassroots projects […]

May 22nd, 2025   News, Nonprofits

Building Resilience: How ARPA Funding Strengthened Nonprofits

The City of Omaha took a bold step in addressing the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by launching the ARPA Community Grants Program, a strategic initiative designed to support […]

Mar 6th, 2025   COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, News

Your OCF online account has a new look!

 We have updated the fundholder portal with a fresh new design and simplified navigation, making it more intuitive and efficient to use. What’s New? With these upgrades, fundholder accounts are […]

Mar 4th, 2025   Donors

Decide where funds go: Committee members needed for resident-led grantmaking

The Omaha Community Foundation is looking for new members to serve on committees for our five Community Interest Funds—a resident-led, participatory grantmaking model that puts decision-making power into the hands […]

Feb 25th, 2025   News

Celebrating the 2024 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Graduates 

This year, 15 people took part in the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program, bringing the total number of CAP® advisors locally to 176. These professionals are actively shaping the […]

Feb 14th, 2025   Advisors

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.