The Sherwood Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-0824755 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$296.3M
Organizations funded790
Typical grant$90,000
Total assets$977.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $250,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | Omaha north stadium/butler gast YMCA project | $15,106,582 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | Omaha, NE | 2025 operating grant | $15,100,000 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | Omaha, NE | 2025 operating grant | $15,089,706 |
| Southside Redevelopment Corporation | Omaha, NE | Cni funding | $15,004,381 |
| Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County | Okoboji, IA | Donation of property | $10,304,734 |
| Rise Academy | Omaha, NE | Omaha campus capital grant | $10,026,860 |
| Girls Incorporated of Omaha | Omaha, NE | New south center capital grant | $7,006,972 |
| Community Information Trust | Omaha, NE | Omaha central public library project | $5,579,890 |
| Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority | Omaha, NE | Convention center expansion capital grant | $5,086,663 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | Omaha, NE | Omaha central baseball/boyd park | $5,011,904 |
| Nebraska Department of Education | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska literacy leadership network | $5,000,000 |
| Family Planning Council of Ne | Omaha, NE | Sexual & reproductive health initiative | $4,413,020 |
| Walthill Public School | Walthill, NE | School building project | $4,161,293 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska | Omaha, NE | 2026 operating grant | $4,030,796 |
| Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha | Omaha, NE | Metro microtransit pilot | $3,841,122 |
| Collective for Youth | Omaha, NE | Elementary school program 2026-2027 | $3,527,210 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | 2025/2026 operating grant | $3,525,197 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Additional operating funds | $3,500,000 |
| Mays Foundation | Omaha, NE | Donation of property | $3,265,000 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska | Omaha, NE | One-Time 2025 operating grant | $3,015,529 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Bring up ne - community wellbeing - connected youth | $2,739,838 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Unmc college of public health - expanding centering pregnance in ne | $2,500,000 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | New York, NY | Bridge project omaha | $2,381,139 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Omaha, NE | Benson little league field renovations | $2,346,816 |
| Thor Inc | Lincoln, NE | Natural surface trails activation phase 2 | $2,304,609 |
| Collective for Youth | Omaha, NE | Middle school program 2026-2027 | $2,133,558 |
| Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition | Lincoln, NE | Member program operating support | $2,114,955 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | Evolve joslyn capital campaign | $2,027,916 |
| Rabble Mill | Omaha, NE | Capital campaign for omaha rabble mill | $2,020,680 |
| Completely Kids | Omaha, NE | The ck campus | $2,010,743 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | Lincoln, NE | 2026 operating grant | $2,010,466 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Lyons, NE | 2026 operating grant | $1,715,652 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | Community education program grant | $1,602,291 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Lyons, NE | Additional operating funds | $1,521,854 |
| Harvard University | Boston, MA | Connecting science + community | $1,500,000 |
| Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless | Omaha, NE | Housing problem solving | $1,500,000 |
| The One Campaign | Washington, DC | Operating funds 2024 - 2025 - 2026 | $1,500,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | Omaha, NE | Memorial park concert 2025 | $1,200,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska resource project for vulnerable young children | $1,069,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska college preparatory academy | $1,025,163 |
| Midlands Community Foundation | Papillion, NE | Sarpy county stabilization fund | $1,021,336 |
| Civic Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | 2026 operating grant | $1,012,881 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | Lincoln, NE | 2026 operating grant | $1,010,086 |
| Aclu of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 2026 operating grant | $1,008,494 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | Pet wellness center | $1,006,300 |
| The Collective for Hope | Omaha, NE | A home for hope - family grief center | $1,003,145 |
| Centerpointe Inc | Lincoln, NE | Enhanced access, quality care campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Child Saving Institute Inc | Omaha, NE | Children's square acquisition | $1,000,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Too small to fail and operating funds | $1,000,000 |
| Douglas County Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Juvenile justice reform | $1,000,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | Omaha, NE | Holland center capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| YMCA of the Prairie | Lexington, NE | Capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Youth Justice Initiative Dba Radius | Omaha, NE | Donation of property | $1,000,000 |
| Douglas County Health Department | Omaha, NE | Sti control & clinic | $990,500 |
| Heartland Family Service | Omaha, NE | Rapid rehousing & permanent supportive housing | $900,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Project | Boston, MA | Building infrastructure and capacity 2025, 2026, 2027 | $883,070 |
| Mental Health Association of Ne | Lincoln, NE | Reentry programming & transitional living | $851,000 |
| Avenue Scholars Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2024/2025 operating grant | $850,000 |
| Douglas County School District 001 | Omaha, NE | Mental health expansion grant | $850,000 |
| Nebraska Forward | Lincoln, NE | 2025 operating grant | $787,312 |
Showing the 60 largest of 790 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Department of Education | Lincoln, NE | Nebraska literacy leadership network | $20,000,000 |
| Walthill Public School | Walthill, NE | School building project | $10,838,707 |
| Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority | Omaha, NE | Convention center expansion capital grant | $9,913,337 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | New York, NY | Bridge project omaha | $4,706,361 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | 2025/2026 operating grant | $3,474,803 |
| Clinton Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Too small to fail and operating funds | $2,000,000 |
| Harvard University | Boston, MA | Connecting science + community | $1,750,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Project | Boston, MA | Building infrastructure and capacity 2025, 2026, 2027 | $1,741,930 |
| Fair Game Project | Omaha, NE | Ops sports project | $1,000,000 |
| Hope Harbor | Grand Island, NE | Lighthouse apartments | $850,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Uno office of engagement: building civic leaders in omaha | $703,590 |
| Carole's House of Hope Inc | Omaha, NE | 2026 operating grant | $600,000 |
| Omaha Better Birth Project | Omaha, NE | Birth & postpartum doula access grants | $600,000 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Lyons, NE | 2026 operating grant | $500,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Nswers: from system building to system use | $350,000 |
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Lincoln, NE | 6 regions, one ne | $335,000 |
| Family Health Services | Tecumseh, NE | Advancing health equity throug collaborative fundraising leadership | $300,000 |
| Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Lincoln, NE | Good life is calling | $300,000 |
| Omaha Economic Development Corp | Omaha, NE | Norath 24th st revitalization project | $250,000 |
| Ponca Economic Development Corporation | Lincoln, NE | Ponca thrift & career center | $250,000 |
| City of Omaha Police Foundation | Omaha, NE | Opd sexual assault squad crime analyst | $216,719 |
| Apex Community Youth Services | Omaha, NE | Binti support | $204,510 |
| Rise Academy | Omaha, NE | Re-Entry stipend pilot | $174,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | Omaha, NE | Soar grants 2025 - 2028 | $168,495 |
| Children's Arts Guild | New York, NY | Operating grant 2025/2026/2027 | $150,000 |
| End Rape on Campus | Atlanta, GA | Campus accountablity map & tool | $150,000 |
| The Wellbing Partners | Omaha, NE | 2026 operating grant | $150,000 |
| Douglas County Health Department | Omaha, NE | Public health emergency preparedness | $140,000 |
| Black Men United | Omaha, NE | Kumani help hub - pantry & reentry | $135,500 |
| Survivor Alliance | Washington, DC | Leadership academy | $117,500 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | Lincoln, NE | 2026 operating grant | $100,000 |
| Restoring Dignity | Omaha, NE | 2026 operating grant | $50,000 |
| Center for Legal Immigration Assistance | Lincoln, NE | 2026 operating grant | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,341,131 | 823 |
| 2024 | $256,149,756 | 857 |
| 2023 | $196,929,490 | 782 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0824755
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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