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African American Unity Fund puts funding decisions in the hands of the community

Since 2008, the Omaha Community Foundation’s African American Unity Fund has put grantmaking decisions into the hands of the community. The fund, one of the Omaha Community Foundation’s five Community […]

Jan 31st, 2024   Grants, In the Community, News, Philanthropy

2023 year in review at the Omaha Community Foundation

At the Omaha Community Foundation, we’re working to strengthen our community by building connections between people, ideas, and funding. With your help, we’re growing good in our community and making […]

Jan 26th, 2024   News, Philanthropy

Advisor Q&A with Amanda Forker, Attorney with Baird Holm LLP

Your clients rely on your guidance to make important financial decisions. When it comes to charitable giving, we can partner with you to simplify their giving and amplify their impact. […]

Jan 22nd, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Tax law twists and turns: Five developments impacting charitable giving

At the Omaha Community Foundation, we are committed to keeping you up-to-date on what you need to know. Here’s a recap of five key developments last year that are most […]

Jan 22nd, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

2024 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 2024 Date(s) New Year’s Monday-Tuesday, January 1-2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, […]

Jan 1st, 2024   News

Community Interest Funds accepting 2024 applications from Omaha nonprofits, neighborhood groups

The Omaha Community Foundation is accepting applications for Community Interest Funds from January 1 through 11:59 p.m. March 1. These five resident-led grant programs support nonprofit initiatives that uplift Black, […]

Dec 27th, 2023   News, Nonprofits

Omaha giving circle seeking 2024 grant applications in four interest areas

Across the Omaha metro, emerging philanthropists are coming together to focus their efforts on improving our community, and in the process, learning about grassroots grantmaking through the Omaha Venture Group, […]

Dec 26th, 2023   News, Nonprofits

By the numbers: What’s around the corner in 2024 for advisors

As 2023 makes way for 2024, you’re no doubt inundated with information about the various IRS thresholds that are subject to adjustment. But have you thought about how each of […]

Dec 14th, 2023   Philanthropy

Charitable giving tips for clients’ golden years

The rising popularity of the Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD) appears to be inspiring an increasing number of retirees to re-evaluate their philanthropic plans. Before the clock winds down on 2023 […]

Dec 14th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

Funding their faith: Couple appreciates simplicity of using Donor Advised fund to support their church

The U.S. Air Force brought Jim and Susan Tracy to Nebraska in 1993, and they immediately dove into serving the Omaha metropolitan community —  Jim through his work as a […]

Dec 12th, 2023   Donors, Nonprofits

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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.