We all want to leave a legacy—to our children, our families, our community. For many of us, our legacy will also involve philanthropy. Planned Giving—what happens during your life—is an […]
Aug 20th, 2019
Philanthropy
The Omaha Community Foundation has announced the addition of three members to its Board of Directors. Dan Houghton, Farhan Khan, and Malinda Starr Sapp all joined the Foundation’s board during […]
Jul 26th, 2019
Philanthropy
In May, the Omaha community came together to raise $6.8 million for nonprofits across Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties. In the few weeks since then, we’ve heard stories from nonprofits […]
Jul 19th, 2019
Philanthropy, Stories
The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa wants to make you aware of the newly approved IRS regulations which could impact the federal deductibility of Endow Iowa charitable gifts. These regulations […]
Jul 18th, 2019
Advisors, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa
The LGBTQIA+ Equality Fund was established to cultivate a community that supports, includes, and respects lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and non-binary individuals and families in the Omaha […]
Jun 25th, 2019
Philanthropy
This blog was written in partnership with American National Bank, the presenting sponsor of the 7th annual Omaha Gives! day. Service, giving back, and a focus on community are an […]
May 7th, 2019
In the Community, Philanthropy
The Donor Services team at the Omaha Community Foundation is here to make giving through your fund as simple and meaningful as possible. The team of five are experienced, knowledgeable, […]
May 2nd, 2019
Our Culture, Philanthropy
The Crawford County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $116,815 in grants to Crawford County nonprofit agencies. The following organizations were awarded grants by the Crawford […]
May 1st, 2019
Philanthropy
There is nothing more important than the time we spend with the ones we love. Nothing more precious than the memories we create together. And so, as families — as busy, growing, […]
Apr 24th, 2019
Philanthropy
Our community, and the greater Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region, have witnessed historic flooding resulting in emergency evacuations, severe destruction to thousands of homes and local infrastructure, and the […]
Mar 19th, 2019
Philanthropy