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The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 25 applications with grant requests totaling $442,900. The Futuro Latino Fund […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 22 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 43 applications with grant requests totaling $725,768. The Refugee Community […]
Jun 1st, 2023 News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation was established in 1982, functioning primarily as a charitable bank for Omaha and Southwest Iowa philanthropists. Since then, our community knowledge has grown, programming has expanded, […]
May 24th, 2023 Advisors
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaps in access to mental health care for children and young adults across Omaha. Staff at the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program, which was already providing […]
May 19th, 2023 COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits
The Omaha Community Foundation is being recognized for the organization’s work in the community. The Foundation received a 2023 Business Excellence Award in Philanthropy from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. […]
May 5th, 2023 In the Community, News
Since 2011, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program has helped 147 professional advisors bring philanthropic expertise to clients. We are welcoming 16 new participants to this yearlong program. CAP® features […]
Apr 24th, 2023 Advisors, Philanthropy
Simple beautification or additions to local green spaces can be enough to encourage people to get outdoors more. Several Omaha neighborhood associations took time in 2022 to improve parks and […]
Apr 20th, 2023 Advisors, Grants, Nonprofits
As the Covid-19 pandemic increased the need for mental health practitioners and social workers to serve people in Omaha, it became crucial for nonprofits working in this field to maintain […]
Apr 19th, 2023 COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits
Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can partner with you to simplify their giving and amplify their impact. […]
Apr 17th, 2023 Advisors, Philanthropy
And, the wild ride continues! It’s been three years since the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe and wreaked havoc across every area of the economy. Then came inflation, rising interest […]
Apr 17th, 2023 Advisors, Philanthropy
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