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.

Assets and Giving for Nebraska Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 181,756,864
2018 - 148,251,745
Domestic Grants

2019 - 10,151,252


    

Recent News from Nebraska Community Foundation


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

Possible Bond Election Changes Topic For School Board
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

Norgaard argued that the bill overlooks the critical role of local boards and councils in understanding their community's needs when determining the timing of bond elections.Other topics set for...more

Adults Can Change Youth'S View of a Community
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation, McCook Community Foundation

"If someone had told freshman-me what was in store over the next few years, I would not have believed it because it isn't every day that kids get the chances I have had." Those are the words of...more

Hometown charm - Ag UPDATE
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net. Tags. Small Town · Rural America · Rural Development · Nebraska Community Foundation · College · Newspaper ·...more

Ugliness revealed in writer's murder | Commentary | norfolkdailynews.com
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

The Nebraska Community Foundation network reached a major milestone this year, reinvesting more than $500 million throughout greater Nebraska in...more

Canadian Visitors Gain Insight Here on Community Development
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

The 17 Canadians (primarily from Newfoundland and Labrador) traveled by bus and made stops in eight Nebraska communities.Their goal was to learn more about the asset-based community development...more

Insurance money from state forest fire goes toward long-range rebuilding project
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation has committed $2 million to the Nebraska Community Foundation as a match toward the development of a new...more

Retire SMART - Omaha World-Herald
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

Nebraska Community Foundation. Ryba joins Nebraska Community Foundation Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) welcomes Shawn Ryba to its...more

Hometown Internships Have Impact
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation

"When we map our communities' assets, from beloved restaurants to beautiful parks to exemplary schools, we discover an alternate approach to community development," writes the executive director of...more



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