Omaha Community Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Omaha Community Foundation supports neighborhoods, equity, education, natural sciences, health, capacity building, arts and culture, economic opportunity, transportation, and vibrant communities in the Omaha region of Nebraska.
FUNDING AREAS: Neighborhoods, equity, education, natural sciences, health, capacity building, arts and culture, economic opportunity, transportation, vibrant communities
IP TAKE: There are many open and accessible grant opportunities at OCF for local nonprofits working in nearly any type of nonprofit field.
PROFILE: Established in 1982, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) is a community foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. This foundation connects donors and nonprofits to create a stronger Omaha region and engage the community around important issues. The foundation serves over 1,700 donors and the needs of over 3,000 nonprofits. The foundation aims to “inspire philanthropy to create a thriving community for all.” It funds local efforts for neighborhoods, equity, education, natural sciences, health, capacity building, arts and culture, economic opportunity, transportation, and vibrant communities.
The Omaha Community Foundation pursues grantmaking from an equity and inclusion standpoint. It offers numerous opportunities to apply for local grants. For example, OCF accepts applications between January and March for Omaha Neighborhood Grants, African American Unity Fund, and Futuro Latino Fund. It accepts grants in June and July for the LGBTQIA+ Equality Fund, Jetton Charitable Fund, Creche Childhood Education Fund, and Richard A. Shaw Fund. In July and August, OCF accepts grants for the Fund for Omaha and the Building Healthy Futures Fund. Some of these funds are community interest funds, while others are field-of-interest funds. The Fund for Omaha has six interest areas. Meanwhile, nonprofits can participate in Omaha Gives! to connect with OCF’s capacity-building resources. There are also affiliate foundations at OCF to meet the needs of nine neighboring counties in Iowa.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the Omaha region of Nebraska and also southwest Iowa. Past local grantees include Greater Omaha Attendance and Learning Services, Omaha Academy of Ballet, and Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The application process is conducted online. Direct general questions to the staff at info@omahafoundation.org or 402-342-3458.
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