John and Elizabeth Lauritzen Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 23-7352686 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$85.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $333,333.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $1,600,000 |
| Princeton University - Brl Professorship Fund | Princeton, NJ | General exempt purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Project Health | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited - Conservation for a Continent | Grand Island, NE | General exempt purpose | $800,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $600,000 |
| Westside Community Schools Impacting Excellence | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| Behavioral Health and Wellness Cemter | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $360,000 |
| Omaha Central Library | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $333,333 |
| Kiewit Discovery Center | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Trinity Cathedral | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $146,666 |
| Alexandria Junior Golf Foundation | Alexandria, MN | General exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $62,500 |
| Gallery 1516 | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | Red Cloud, NE | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Aksarben Foundation | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $33,250 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church - Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Kansas School of Classical Ballet | Overland Park, KS | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum | Kansas City, MO | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Harvesters - the Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Legacy of the Lakes Museum | Alexandria, MN | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Partnership for Kids | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation | Leawood, KS | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| SEAL Family Foundaton | Carlsbad, CA | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Brownell Talbot School | Omaha, NE | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,020,749 | 28 |
| 2024 | $7,662,998 | 31 |
| 2023 | $6,593,500 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632099349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7352686
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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