OVERVIEW: The Lozier Foundation focuses on education, social services and issues involving women and children with an emphasis on the inner city and underrepresented populations.
IP TAKE: The Lozier Foundation is a family foundation whose founder, according to his corporate obituary, kept a “special place” in his heart for “the working woman or man.” Generally, it lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking activities. However, it has become better organized in recent years and has created a website with helpful information about its funding priorities and eligibility requirements. It awards ongoing general operating support, as well as program and capital grants. While it is unclear if it accepts unsolicited applications or self-selects its grantees, it does invite grantseekers to reach out with questions.
OVERVIEW: Founded in 1986, the Lozier Foundation is steered by Diane Lozier, wife of the late businessman Allan, who was head of the Lozier Corporation, a store fixture manufacturing company that operates major north Omaha facilities. It seeks to “improve the quality of life for the underrepresented communities in the Omaha/Metro area.” The Lozier Foundation focuses on Education, Women & Girls, North Omaha Initiatives, and Human Services with an emphasis on the inner city and underrepresented populations.
Grants for Education
The foundation supports Omaha’s public school system. The foundation opened its own free, private school in 2015 – Nelson Mandela Elementary – which serves high-poverty scholars in north Omaha. The foundation is also strongly involved with Metropolitan Community College Foundation, contributing to a $90 million revitalization project. Grantees include University of Nebraska, Mercy High School, Creighton Preparatory School, RISE Academy, and Avenue Scholars.
Grants for Women and GirlsThe Lozier Foundation also funds other causes in the community, including women’s organizations, funding a study on intimate partner violence through Women’s Fund of Omaha. Dianne is an active advocate for women and girls and education. Grantees include Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha, Child Saving Institute, Reproductive Health Collaborative Nebraska, I Be Black Girl, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands, and Women’s Center for Advancement.
Grants for Health and Human Services
With regard to human services, the foundation has given over $20 million to Omaha Community Foundation in recent years. The Mental Health Innovation Foundation, Kids Can Community Center, College of St Mary, Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative, Behavioral Health Support Foundation, Nebraska Methodist Hospital, and the Omaha Zoo have all received multi-million grants.
Important Grant Details
Grants typically range from $1,000 to around $500,000: however, they have gone as high as $7 million in recent years. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $36 million and held more than $525 million in assets. It has distributed more than $500 million in grants since 1986.
Lozier Foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding.
- The foundation prioritizes support for organizations that underrepresented communities and wherever Lozier has a corporate presence.
- It awards general operating, program, and capital grants.
Direct questions to FoundationAssistance@lozierfoundation.org or 402-457-813.
CONTACT:
1299 Farnam St Ste 1450
Omaha, NE 68102-1130
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