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2016 Financial Update

As we reflect on the success of the 2016 fiscal year, we are grateful for the collective efforts of all who helped the Foundation cultivate generosity last year. And on […]

Sep 27th, 2017   Advisors

Three Specialized Funds Award Grants to 17 Local Organizations

This week, the Omaha Community Foundation awarded grants to 17 local organizations from three of the Foundation’s specialized grant funds: Creche Early Childhood Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, and the Richard […]

Aug 24th, 2017   Nonprofits

How Is Our Community Faring?

The Landscape is a data-driven reflection of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, compiled by the Omaha Community Foundation. It’s a project that starts out by looking at six areas of community life. […]

Jul 28th, 2017   In the Community

AAUF and FLF Award 2017 Grants to 20 Local Nonprofit Organizations

Last month, individuals representing twenty nonprofit organizations came together to both celebrate and connect as this year’s grant recipients of the Omaha Community Foundation’s African American Unity Fund (AAUF) and […]

Jul 12th, 2017   Nonprofits

Jeans Days Go Digital

American National Bank streamlined their employee philanthropic giving using the Omaha Gives! online platform

Jul 11th, 2017   Nonprofits

Omaha Gives! Hits Donation Record Celebrating 5 Years of Giving

A total 52,886 donations—a new record—were given to 923 nonprofits during the fifth annual Omaha Gives! yesterday. This year’s 24-hour online giving day, presented by American National Bank, raised $7.8 […]

May 25th, 2017   In the Community

Gifting Complex Assets

The Omaha Community Foundation seeks to serve as a resource for you and your clients. From the client who wants to make an immediate philanthropic impact, to the couple hoping […]

May 12th, 2017   Advisors

Profile in Giving: Youth Leadership Omaha

Recently Whitney Eiden, Co-Coordinator of the Youth Leadership Omaha program, shared insights on this unique youth development program and the tremendous work that Class 24 has made possible through their […]

May 12th, 2017   Advisors, Stories

Celebrating 5 Years of Omaha Gives!

This year marks the fifth anniversary of Omaha Gives!—our community’s charitable challenge. Since 2013, 148,000 donations have led to raising $27 million for local nonprofits through this event. That’s something […]

May 3rd, 2017   In the Community

2016: Year in Review

As we find ourselves in 2017, I am reflecting on all that has happened in the past year. These accomplishments do not belong to our staff and our board, but […]

Mar 30th, 2017   Advisors

Join the Giving

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.