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Nebraska Community Foundation
The Nebraska Community Foundation, headquartered in Lincoln, is a nonprofit, charitable organization providing financial management, strategic development and education/training services to communities, organizations and donors throughout Nebraska since 1993.
The Foundation provides affiliated fund status (allowing communities or organizations to achieve nonprofit charitable status without forming their own nonprofit corporation) and strategic development assistance in 179 communities throughout Nebraska.
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www.nebcommfound.org
The Foundation provides affiliated fund status (allowing communities or organizations to achieve nonprofit charitable status without forming their own nonprofit corporation) and strategic development assistance in 179 communities throughout Nebraska.
Web Address
www.nebcommfound.org
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Recent News from Nebraska Community Foundation
Boondock Designs Makes A Positive Impression With Customized Apparel, Products
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
Boondock Designs' owner Brenda Parsons says she is happy to be a small business owner.Parsons and her husband, Jeff, have been delivering custom designs for clients in Chappell and surrounding...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
Boondock Designs' owner Brenda Parsons says she is happy to be a small business owner.Parsons and her husband, Jeff, have been delivering custom designs for clients in Chappell and surrounding...more
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At North Central Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
The competition, held to inspire and support young entrepreneurs, showcased creative and ambitious ventures from high school students.Kidz Klubhouse from West Holt High School claimed 1st place,...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
The competition, held to inspire and support young entrepreneurs, showcased creative and ambitious ventures from high school students.Kidz Klubhouse from West Holt High School claimed 1st place,...more
Nebraska Community Foundation
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska Community Foundation welcomes Amy Sandeen to its team of talented professionals.NCF is committed to supporting its network of 1,500 volunteers as they build a Greater Nebraska. Register for...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska Community Foundation welcomes Amy Sandeen to its team of talented professionals.NCF is committed to supporting its network of 1,500 volunteers as they build a Greater Nebraska. Register for...more
Embracing Our Culture of Giving
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska is second in the nation in terms of informal giving, according to an AmeriCorps ranking.A stable economy, reli- gious influences and Midwest values contribute to the findings.At the Nebraska...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska is second in the nation in terms of informal giving, according to an AmeriCorps ranking.A stable economy, reli- gious influences and Midwest values contribute to the findings.At the Nebraska...more
2024 Giving Guide
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
Community foundations are structured to raise and steward funds from a wide range of community donors.They convene their communities' residents to develop and respond to shared goals and...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
Community foundations are structured to raise and steward funds from a wide range of community donors.They convene their communities' residents to develop and respond to shared goals and...more
Rural Nebraska Town Dreams Big, Far Exceeds Fund-Raising Goal For Local Improvements
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
The Leigh Legacy Fund, the local foundation, has increased to $840,000.That will provide about $45,000 a year in interest to be granted for projects in Leigh.How the yearly grant funds will be spent...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
The Leigh Legacy Fund, the local foundation, has increased to $840,000.That will provide about $45,000 a year in interest to be granted for projects in Leigh.How the yearly grant funds will be spent...more
With One Fundraising Milestone Down, Leigh Legacy Fund Sets Sights on the Next
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
The small town of Leigh, Neb., is getting a big boost in its coffers thanks to a group of former residents and their families. Last year, 14 families and individuals (all Leigh High School alumni...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
The small town of Leigh, Neb., is getting a big boost in its coffers thanks to a group of former residents and their families. Last year, 14 families and individuals (all Leigh High School alumni...more
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Hosts Annual Celebration Event At Venue 304
Foundation: Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska Community Foundation hosts annual celebration event at Venue 304.Event commemorates all of the success the non-profit group has had in the past year.For more information on the Nebraska...more
Foundation: Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska Community Foundation hosts annual celebration event at Venue 304.Event commemorates all of the success the non-profit group has had in the past year.For more information on the Nebraska...more
Letter to the Editor: Pantry Is Grateful to Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Foundation: Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
The North Platte Catholic Community Food Pantry would like to thank the Ne Nebraska Community Foundation for their generous grant to help us improve our pantry garden.The grant was made by the...more
Foundation: Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation
The North Platte Catholic Community Food Pantry would like to thank the Ne Nebraska Community Foundation for their generous grant to help us improve our pantry garden.The grant was made by the...more
Soil Health Fund Grants Promote Innovation, Education
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
When Dan Gillespie was diagnosed with ALS in 2020, he told his sister, "I want to give $5,000 to a young farmer practicing good soil health." That's exactly what the Dan Gillespie Soil Health...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation
When Dan Gillespie was diagnosed with ALS in 2020, he told his sister, "I want to give $5,000 to a young farmer practicing good soil health." That's exactly what the Dan Gillespie Soil Health...more
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