OCF fundholders showed up for our community in a big way in 2020, demonstrating the knowledge and nimbleness of our collective efforts. Martin Luther King said, “The ultimate measure of […]
Mar 23rd, 2021
COVID-19, Philanthropy
When the most recent graduating class of local professionals earned its Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation it also earned a unique distinction that separates it from every class that […]
Feb 9th, 2021
Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy
Imagine having a crystal ball last year that would have revealed how 2020 would unfold. We would have thought it was a fictional movie plot—not believing it at all! We […]
Dec 22nd, 2020
COVID-19, In the Community, Philanthropy
Thanks to the generosity of Iowans, all of the 2021 Endow Iowa Tax Credits have been allocated. Please find details below on the waitlist for 2022 Endow Iowa Tax credits. […]
Dec 15th, 2020
Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa
As 2020 comes to an end, our team at the Foundation is busy working with fundholders and local advisors to help them accomplish their year-end charitable giving goals. We like […]
Dec 8th, 2020
Advisors, Philanthropy
As we enter the holiday season and the final days of 2020, the Omaha Community Foundation is ready to assist you with your end of year giving and grantmaking. In […]
Dec 1st, 2020
Advisors, Philanthropy
Omaha’s long-awaited rapid bus transit line is opening November 18. This new addition to the metro will help remedy a longstanding transportation issue in the metro. Until now, local public […]
Nov 11th, 2020
In the Community, Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation invites you to participate in Giving Tuesday, powered by our partner, SHARE Omaha. Join the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro in giving – and doing – what we […]
Nov 11th, 2020
In the Community, Philanthropy
As a banking family who is deeply rooted within their region, the White family wanted their philanthropy to make a lasting impact on their community while entrusting the family legacy […]
Oct 26th, 2020
Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa, Stories
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Kali Baker, Vice President of Community Investment at the Omaha Community Foundation. Kali’s family shared the following with […]
Oct 5th, 2020
News, Philanthropy