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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

Bridging the gap between business and nonprofit leaders: Omaha Venture Group awards grants to four nonprofits

In Omaha, a dedicated collective of philanthropists is committed to making a tangible difference in the community by understanding both the business and nonprofit worlds and supporting efforts for local […]

Jul 24th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Now accepting applications for Fund for Omaha grants

Applications for the Fund for Omaha 2024 grant cycle are open. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. Awards will be announced via email by October 31. The […]

Jul 1st, 2024   Equity, Grants, Nonprofits

Futuro Latino Fund awards $175K to 12 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 21 applications with grant requests totaling $385,190. The Futuro Latino Fund […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Refugee Community Grant Fund awards $165K to 16 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 16 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests totaling $817,622. The Refugee Community […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Omaha Neighborhood Grants award $80K to 24 groups for community building in 2024 cycle

The Omaha Neighborhood Grants committee awarded $80,000 to 24 neighborhood groups combining leadership development and community building work around Omaha. The Omaha Community Foundation received 51 applications with grant requests […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

African American Unity Fund awards $225K to 20 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The African American Unity Fund committee awarded $225,000 to 20 organizations supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 85 applications with […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund awards $200K to 18 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 18 organizations serving the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 33 applications with grant […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Omaha Community Foundation’s resident-led grant programs award $845K to 90 organizations

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $845,000 to 90 local nonprofits and neighborhood groups through its five Community Interest Funds. This includes the African American Unity Fund, Futuro […]

Jun 5th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

African American Unity Fund puts funding decisions in the hands of the community

Since 2008, the Omaha Community Foundation’s African American Unity Fund has put grantmaking decisions into the hands of the community. The fund, one of the Omaha Community Foundation’s five Community […]

Jan 31st, 2024   Grants, In the Community, News, Philanthropy

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