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Where Funding Meets Community Needs: Explore the 2024 Fund for Omaha Report

The Omaha Community Foundation proudly presents the Fund for Omaha 2024 Overview & Giving Guide, featuring this year’s grant recipients and finalists. This 12-page report offers actionable insights for donors, […]

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Fund for Omaha awards $458K in grants for 2024

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $458,376 in Fund for Omaha grants to 28 local nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity and social justice. The demand for flexible grant funding remains […]

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2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

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Building Resilience: Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska

In the wake of multiple tornadoes that swept through Nebraska earlier this year, communities are rallying to support affected families and rebuild their lives. Two recent clean-up events in Elkhorn […]

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Tax credits allocated for 2024 – Plan to maximize your charitable giving with Endow Iowa in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the impact of the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program, which has leveraged over $300 million in gifts to permanent endowment funds […]

Dec 18th, 2024   Philanthropy

Where Funding Meets Community Needs: Explore the 2024 Fund for Omaha Report

The Omaha Community Foundation proudly presents the Fund for Omaha 2024 Overview & Giving Guide, featuring this year’s grant recipients and finalists. This 12-page report offers actionable insights for donors, […]

Dec 17th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

Omaha Venture Group seeking 2025 grant applications in four interest areas

The Omaha Venture Group (OVG), a giving circle facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2025 grant cycle. If your nonprofit has a bold vision and […]

Dec 16th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

2025 Holiday Office Schedule at the Omaha Community Foundation

At the Omaha Community Foundation, the office will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Holiday 2025 Dates New Year’s Wednesday-Thursday, January 1-2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, […]

Dec 13th, 2024   News, Our Culture

Fund for Omaha awards $458K in grants for 2024

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded $458,376 in Fund for Omaha grants to 28 local nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity and social justice. The demand for flexible grant funding remains […]

Dec 3rd, 2024   News, Nonprofits

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]

Dec 2nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Tax Benefits and Community Impact: Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Omaha Community Foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year […]

Dec 1st, 2024   Advisors, Grants, News, Philanthropy

Building Resilience: Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Nebraska

In the wake of multiple tornadoes that swept through Nebraska earlier this year, communities are rallying to support affected families and rebuild their lives. Two recent clean-up events in Elkhorn […]

Nov 19th, 2024   In the Community, News, Nonprofits

Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End for Tax Benefits and Community Impact

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at a community foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year approaches, […]

Nov 19th, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Field of Interest Funds award $131,402 to 14 Omaha nonprofits

The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $131,402 to 14 local organizations from three specialized grant funds: Creche Childhood Education Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. […]

Nov 18th, 2024   News, Nonprofits

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