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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

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

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

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

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Month in Nebraska: Updates from the Omaha Pathways Community HUB 

October is Black Maternal Health Month in Nebraska, a time set aside to raise awareness about high maternal mortality rates and health disparities impacting Black birthing people.  The Omaha Pathways […]

Oct 23rd, 2024   In the Community, News

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

Staying ahead with key trends and insights for advisors

The Omaha community prioritizes philanthropy. Omaha is ranked in the top 3% of per capita giving in the United States, which means that financial, legal, and tax advisors in our […]

Oct 7th, 2024   Advisors

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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.