The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 13 organizations serving the Latino community, half of which were new to this grant program, such as the Bilingual Navigator program led […]
May 19th, 2022
Grants, News, Nonprofits
The African American Unity Fund distributed $225,000 to 17 organizations—7 of which were new applicants or first-time grantees—supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The committee […]
May 19th, 2022
Grants, News, Nonprofits
Front Porch Investments is thrilled to announce over $7.3 million in awards for the Innovation Round of funding for affordable housing development and preservation projects, as well as affordable housing […]
May 12th, 2022
News
Welcome to our new brand! As the Omaha Community Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary, we are excited to recognize new milestones and share our new look, new plans, and new […]
Apr 6th, 2022
News, Our Culture
In 2021, our community was still in the midst of a global pandemic and still combating pervasive issues. Our fundholders stepped up, collectively making 16,533 grants, and also took time […]
Mar 15th, 2022
News, Philanthropy
Omaha-area women earn $10,844 less per year than men. Each year, this type of wage disparity is brought to light on a national scale with Equal Pay Day, which shows […]
Mar 8th, 2022
News
More than a year ago, we started creating a strategic plan that will guide us for the next three years. Our efforts began by listening to community leaders to uncover […]
Mar 2nd, 2022
News
At least one million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded on February 24. As this humanitarian crisis unfolds, we know many in our community want to help and lend […]
Mar 2nd, 2022
News, Philanthropy
Front Porch Investments is excited to announce an innovation round of funding for affordable housing development and support programs, as well as preservation projects. Grant and loan opportunities will be […]
Feb 28th, 2022
News
Joining a committee is a great way to learn more about nonprofits serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro while developing leadership skills, new relationships, and sharing your talents and insights with […]
Feb 23rd, 2022
In the Community, News