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Profile in Giving: Drs. Shirley and James Huerter Family

Recently, Dr. Shirley Huerter reflected on how she and her husband, Dr. James Huerter, have chosen to share their philanthropic vision with their children and their decision to give the […]

Nov 16th, 2015   In the Community, Stories

Nonprofit Capacity Building Class of 2016

The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program is a year-long curriculum offered by the Omaha Community Foundation to strengthen nonprofits and the community as a whole. We’re embarking on the program’s sixth year, and ten organizations […]

Oct 20th, 2015   In the Community

Omaha Donors Among Most Generous in the Nation

Donors through the Omaha Community Foundation rank among the five most generous donor groups in the nation. A report published Thursday by CF Insights found that Omahans gave nearly $173 […]

Jul 22nd, 2015   In the Community

2014 Fund for Omaha Awards $210,000

In Fall 2014, the Fund for Omaha Grant Committee considered 69 proposals, resulting in 26 awards totaling $210,000. We’re proud to support the following organizations and projects through our largest […]

Dec 16th, 2014   In the Community

A Record Year for Giving

By all accounts, 2013 was a record year for the Foundation. Donors generously infused $132 million into the community, and invested in future giving by adding $297 million to OCF accounts; […]

Dec 5th, 2014   In the Community

Omaha Community Foundation, Donors Reach $1 Billion Milestone

Omaha, NE – The Omaha Community Foundation is celebrating a record year and a huge milestone for philanthropy in Omaha. After tallying the figures, the Omaha Community Foundation confirms that […]

Aug 19th, 2014   In the Community

Spring Fund for Omaha Grants Total $198,000

The Omaha Community Foundation’s largest competitive grant program has awarded grants to 39 area organizations. The Fund for Omaha grants are awarded in the Spring and Fall each year, providing nonprofits […]

May 29th, 2014   In the Community

Fall 2013 Fund for Omaha Grants Awarded

More than $183,000 in Grants Focus on Omaha’s most Pressing Needs Omaha, NE – The Omaha Community Foundation’s largest competitive grant program has awarded grants to 21 area organizations. The […]

Nov 25th, 2013   In the Community

African American Unity Fund & Futuro Latino Fund 2013 Awards

On my walk to work this morning I spotted the Mutual of Omaha trees being adorned with holiday lights. There is no denying now that the season of giving is […]

Oct 4th, 2013   In the Community

Fund for Omaha Grants Go to 20 Local Organizations

At the end of April, the Fund for Omaha Committee met and selected 20 local organizations to receive awards for the spring funding cycle. The Fund for Omaha’s Greatest Need […]

Jun 10th, 2013   In the Community

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