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The Omaha Community Foundation is pleased to announce the final round of Community Resilience Fund grant recipients serving communities disproportionately affected by Covid-19. Twelve local nonprofits received funds totaling $165,974. Launched in […]
Feb 18th, 2022 COVID-19, News, Nonprofits
Omaha continues to be a community filled with some of the most generous people in the nation. Now, 13 local professionals who completed the coursework to earn the professional Chartered […]
Feb 16th, 2022 Advisors, In the Community, Philanthropy
Help us spread the word about how CAP® is changing the culture of philanthropy in Omaha. Below you’ll find everything you need, graphics and text, to post on social media […]
Feb 4th, 2022 Philanthropy
What can I do? If you’ve thought about racial equity, you’ve probably asked this question. One way to honor Black History Month is by becoming a better ally and educating […]
Jan 25th, 2022 Equity, In the Community
We’ve been working to strengthen our community by connecting fundholders and nonprofits for 40 years. In that time, we’ve learned a lot but we don’t pretend to know everything. What […]
Jan 19th, 2022 Advisors, Donors, Knowledge, Philanthropy
Our people at the Omaha Community Foundation are here to make giving through your fund as simple and meaningful as possible. It’s an experienced and knowledgeable team, committed to providing […]
Jan 19th, 2022 Donors, Our Culture, Philanthropy
Wait, what year is it? It was 2021. But I had to ask the question. Maybe it’s a sign of getting older. Or maybe it’s the pandemic making life look […]
Jan 13th, 2022 In the Community, News
Nonprofits and neighborhood groups have until March 1 to apply for the 2022 Community Interest Funds, which includes five resident-led grantmaking programs. African American Unity Fund Equality Fund for LGBTQIA2S+ […]
Jan 12th, 2022 Grants, News, Nonprofits
The Refugee Community Grant Fund awarded $142,000 to 15 organizations supporting refugee communities and populations throughout Omaha. The fund was established in early 2020 in response to an ongoing need. […]
Dec 21st, 2021 Grants, News, Nonprofits
Dean and Maria Jacobsen recently sat down to reflect on their family’s involvement with the Omaha Community Foundation. The life-long Omaha residents shared their giving journey and how the […]
Dec 16th, 2021 Donors, Philanthropy, Stories
You can help us strengthen our community, and we can help you make your giving more effective. Be a part of the good we’re growing by contributing to one of our funds or opening your own philanthropic fund.