The Omaha Community Foundation awarded a total of $163,444 to 19 local organizations from three specialized grant funds: Creche Childhood Education Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. Each fund supports […]
Sep 12th, 2022
News, Nonprofits
Did you know that one in 10 residents in Iowa and Nebraska work multiple jobs compared to one in 20 nationally? While unemployment is low in our community, it’s almost […]
Sep 12th, 2022
Landscape Stories
The Omaha Venture Group (OVG) recently celebrated its 20th grant season, awarding $26,000 to four area nonprofit organizations. The organizations were recognized at a grant night reception hosted at Carson […]
Sep 5th, 2022
Advisors, Grants, Philanthropy
As we approach the end of 2022, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility […]
Sep 5th, 2022
Advisors, Donors
While our community is often considered an affordable place to live, a closer look at rental costs shows that is not true for all. To afford a two-bedroom apartment, a […]
Sep 1st, 2022
Landscape Stories
We proudly announce the Omaha Venture Group 2022 membership and leadership team. Leadership Team A special thanks to the 2022 Interest Group Leaders, Committee Leads, & Co-Chairs for their dedication to […]
Aug 29th, 2022
Philanthropy
Given that there are more than 2 million farms in the United States, most advisors have at least one client who owns farm property. Although the number of farms has […]
Aug 18th, 2022
Advisors, Knowledge, Philanthropy
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act. A few tax provisions made it into the final legislation (e.g., a corporate minimum alternative tax). Other items […]
Aug 18th, 2022
Advisors, Knowledge, News, Philanthropy
August is national “Make a Will” Month, which may prompt your clients to ask whether their affairs are in order. Of course, making sure a client has established an estate […]
Aug 18th, 2022
Advisors, Knowledge, News, Philanthropy
For 30% of people who use public transit in our community, it takes over 45 minutes to get to work, compared to 6% of people who drive a car. In […]
Aug 15th, 2022
Landscape Stories