Union Pacific Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 13-6406825 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.2M
Organizations funded441
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$75K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPT |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 DOUGLAS STREET STOP 1560, OMAHA NE 681791620 |
| Phone | 4025440162 |
| UPF@UP.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE DURING SPECIFIC PERIODS. |
| Deadlines | MAY 31, 2026 FOR 2026 APPLICATIONS. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAM OF UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN UNION PACIFIC COMMUNITIES THAT BEST ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED FOR DIRECT SERVICES AND EFFORTS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SAFETY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SPACES, AND LOCAL NEEDS WITHIN UNION PACIFIC LOCAL OPERATING COMMUNITIES. |
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What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
89% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Discovery Trust (Dba Kiewit Luminarium) | Omaha, NE | Community spaces | $600,000 |
| Community Information Trust | Omaha, NE | Public spaces: recreation and beautification | $500,000 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust | Omaha, NE | Public spaces: recreation and beautification | $500,000 |
| Mental Health Innovation Foundation | Omaha, NE | Health and wellness | $500,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Education: higher | $500,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Health and wellness | $400,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | Animal welfare | $335,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | 20 - health/human services | $325,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | Arts and culture | $300,000 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Hunger and nutrition | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross - Omaha | Omaha, NE | 20 - health/ human services\ american red cross | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Salt Lake City, UT | Environment | $35,000 |
| Eugene Parks Foundation | Eugene, OR | Community & economic development | $30,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation Inc | Portland, OR | Education (higher education) | $30,000 |
| The Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | 20 - health/human services | $30,000 |
| A Safe Haven Foundation | Chicago, IL | Health & social services | $25,000 |
| Albina Vision Inc | Portland, OR | Community & economic development | $25,000 |
| National Railroad Museum | Green Bay, WI | Arts and culture | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University Research Foundation | San Jose, CA | Education (higher education) | $25,000 |
| Bread of Life | Houston, TX | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Building a Purpose | San Antonio, TX | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| Canyonlands Field Institute Inc | Moab, UT | Disaster and emergency services | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | San Bernardino, CA | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Climb | Cheyenne, WY | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Conservation Corps of Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Community & economic development | $20,000 |
| Foothill AIDS Project | Claremont, CA | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Will County | Joliet, IL | Environment | $20,000 |
| Hope Outreach Center of Bracketville | Brackettville, TX | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| International Trade Education Programs Inc | Long Beach, CA | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| Jane Addams Resource Corporation | Chicago, IL | Community & economic development | $20,000 |
| Living Planet Inc | Draper, UT | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition | Springfield, IL | Other | $20,000 |
| Meet the Streets Outreach Ministries Inc | Houston, TX | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Meristem Inc | Fair Oaks, CA | Health and wellness | $20,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Houston | Houston, TX | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Economic Growth | Monrovia, CA | Community & economic development | $20,000 |
| Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative | Yreka, CA | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| The East End Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Houston, TX | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| Tri County Ems | Ingleside, TX | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Tucson Center for Women and Children | Tucson, AZ | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| United Way of Imperial County | Imperial, CA | Health & social services | $20,000 |
| Utah Operation Lifesaver Inc | Lehi, UT | Education (K-12) | $20,000 |
| Tama Fire Department Non-Profit Association | Tama, IA | Other | $17,500 |
| Grand County Search and Rescue | Winter Park, CO | Health & social services | $16,900 |
| Aed Rescue Connect | Rockton, IL | Community and economic development | $15,000 |
| Arivaca Coordinating Council-Human Resource Group Inc | Arivaca, AZ | Health & social services | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties | Joliet, IL | Health & social services | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc | Sacramento, CA | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tracy Inc | Tracy, CA | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Whittier Inc | Whittier, CA | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| California Manufacturers Research and Educational Foundation Inc | Sacramento, CA | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| Center for Urban Transformation | Houston, TX | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| Children's Museum of Idaho Inc | Meridian, ID | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| Coalition of Community Organizations | Houston, TX | Environment | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| Community Betterment Association of Pleasant Hill Incorporated | Pleasant Hill, MO | Community & economic development | $15,000 |
| Community Works Cdc | Houston, TX | Community & economic development | $15,000 |
| Compass for Kids | Springfield, IL | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
| Csusb Philanthropic Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | Education (K-12) | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 441 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Education: higher / health and wellness | $4,300,000 |
| Downtown Riverfront Trust | Omaha, NE | Public spaces: recreation and beautification | $1,500,000 |
| Community Information Trust | Omaha, NE | Public spaces: recreation and beautification | $1,000,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | Animal welfare | $330,000 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | Hunger and nutrition | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,175,000 | 446 |
| 2024 | $10,222,000 | 510 |
| 2023 | $9,760,191 | 570 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6406825
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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