Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 20-2176636 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.6M
Organizations funded137
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$113.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
14% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Latino Center of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Project Support | $150,000 |
| Employee Financial Assistance Fund | Omaha, NE | Matching Gifts | $127,476 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Daniel Island, SC | Matching Gifts | $121,241 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Project Support | $100,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Shelburne, VT | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Project Houseworks | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $100,000 |
| The Collective for Hope (formerly Grief's Journey) | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Omaha | Hoffman Estates, IL | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Heartland Family Service (HFS) | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Inc | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $75,000 |
| Siena Francis House | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Women's Center for Advancement | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Together Inc of Metropolitan Omaha | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Charles Drew Health Center Inc | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $65,000 |
| OneWorld | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Justice For Our Neighbors - Nebraska dba CIRA | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| CASA for Douglas County | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| CHI Health FoundationAlegent Health Foundation | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $50,000 |
| MICAH House | Council Bluffs, IA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Stephen Center Inc | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Child Saving Institute Inc | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Completely KIDS | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Financial Hope Collaborative | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Intercultural Senior Center | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Kids Can Community Center | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Latino Center of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Midlands | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $35,000 |
| Council Bluffs Schools Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | Project Support | $35,000 |
| Family Housing Advisory Services | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $35,000 |
| Partnership 4 Kids | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Hope Center for Kids Inc | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Nebraska Children and Families Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Project Support | $30,000 |
| New Visions Homeless Services | Council Bluffs, IA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| No More Empty Pots | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue Inc | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| St Augustine Indian Mission School | Winnebago, NE | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Urban League of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Project Support | $25,000 |
| College Possible | Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Community Alliance Rehabilitation Services | Omaha, NE | Project Support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation for Western Iowa | Council Bluffs, IA | Project Support | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 137 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center | omaha, NE | Capital Campaign Support | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,613,717 | 138 |
| 2023 | $5,571,757 | 122 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102542
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2176636
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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