Applications for the Fund for Omaha 2024 grant cycle are open. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. Awards will be announced via email by October 31. The […]
Jul 1st, 2024
Equity, Grants, Nonprofits
We are excited to welcome four new members to the Omaha Community Foundation Board of Directors. They serve their community in both business and philanthropy, embodying our mission to create […]
Jun 21st, 2024
Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News
As a financial professional, you know that charitable giving can be an important part of an individual’s or family’s financial and estate plans. But it is also important to remember […]
Jun 21st, 2024
Advisors, Philanthropy
At the end of 2024’s first quarter, an estimated 485,000 Americans could count themselves among the so-called “401(k) millionaires,” meaning the balance in their employer-sponsored retirement plans has reached the […]
Jun 21st, 2024
Philanthropy
Gary and Sally Kaplan shared partnership of quiet philanthropy—both were presidents of Temple Israel for a time, and Gary worked in the financial field while Sally dedicated herself to social […]
Jun 14th, 2024
Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News, Our Culture, Philanthropy
The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 21 applications with grant requests totaling $385,190. The Futuro Latino Fund […]
Jun 12th, 2024
Grants, News, Nonprofits
The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 16 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests totaling $817,622. The Refugee Community […]
Jun 12th, 2024
Grants, News, Nonprofits
The Omaha Neighborhood Grants committee awarded $80,000 to 24 neighborhood groups combining leadership development and community building work around Omaha. The Omaha Community Foundation received 51 applications with grant requests […]
Jun 12th, 2024
Grants, News, Nonprofits
The African American Unity Fund committee awarded $225,000 to 20 organizations supporting initiatives for the African American community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 85 applications with […]
Jun 12th, 2024
Grants, News, Nonprofits
The LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund committee awarded $200,000 to 18 organizations serving the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the Omaha metro. The Omaha Community Foundation received 33 applications with grant […]
Jun 12th, 2024
Grants, News, Nonprofits