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Community foundation · Lincoln, NE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Nebraska Community Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $17K
Typical grant
$17K to $17K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $17K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Sevier County · plus 389 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$18.3M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$18.3M$17K1
2023$14.9M$18K1

How to apply

Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.

Board and officers

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  • Ann BruntzDirector
  • Beth RoelfsDirector
  • Bev HansenDirector
  • Chuck HibberdChair
  • Cindy HuffVice chair
  • Dale DuelandDirector
  • Dan BahenskyDirector
  • Lisa SmithDirector
  • Jeff GerhartDirector
  • Jim WelniakDirector
  • John MiyoshiDirector
  • Karina PerezDirector
  • Kent WarnekeDirector
  • Kiel VanderveenTreasurer
  • Kim EngelDirector
  • Kurt KruseSecretary
  • Megan HelbergDirector
  • Nicole SedlacekDirector
  • Pam AbbottImmediate past chair
  • Paul MadisonDirector
  • Sarah SinnettDirector
  • Tyler PribbenoDirector
  • Jason KennedyCfao
  • Jeffrey G YostPresident and ceo
  • Carrie Malek-MadaniDirector of marketing
  • Janny CrottyDirector of advancement
  • Kimberly BilderDirector of legal affairs
  • Les LongController
  • Todd MeckelburgDirector of gift planning

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Books & mailings ne custer

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Nebraska Community Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Dollywood FoundationSevierville, Sevier CountyBooks & mailings ne custer$17K

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