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
Mr. L’s journey through the Fresh Start program at the Heart Ministry Center is a testament to the transformative power of dedication, support, and community. When Mr. L first arrived, […]
Jul 23rd, 2024
COVID-19, In the Community, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We welcome Jody Holston to the Front Porch Investments team, as the new Executive Director. Jody is strongly committed to making a positive impact in the Omaha community and has […]
May 20th, 2024
Equity, In the Community, News, Nonprofits