Federal Grants, IRS 990 Schedule I & Co-Located Nonprofit/PAC Clusters (2026 (partial, as of 2026-10-27))
Three distinct public-record streams for Nebraska organizations: (1) Federal Grants (USAspending.gov) to Nebraska recipients in FY2026, (2) IRS Form 990 Schedule I Grants from national & regional foundations to Nebraska nonprofits, and (3) Co-Located 501(c)(3) / 501(c)(4) / NADC PAC & Lobbyist Principal Clusters.
Period: calendar year 2026 — PARTIAL / IN PROGRESS (as of 2026-10-27): figures cover filings through the "as of" dates shown and will change. · NADC years: 2026
Federal (FEC) committee totals on this page are 2025-26 cycle totals — the FEC reports them per two-year cycle, so they are not 2026-only amounts (2025-26 cycle in progress). Committee-to-committee transfers and ActBlue earmarks are 2026-only, by transaction date. Federal grants are federal fiscal year 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026).
Top NE Federal Grant Recipients (FY2026)
$2,063,426,468
95 deduplicated recipients (100 UEI rows)
IRS 990 Schedule I Grants to NE
$1,813,837,334
7,970 itemized grants in 372 XML filings
National & Regional Intermediaries
23
Major 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) foundations profiled
Co-Located NE C3 / C4 / PAC Clusters
3
Shared address / executive governance + NADC links
Largest NE Federal Grant Recipient (FY2026)
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
$540,921,051 in federal assistance awards (UEI NUSELTALU9E7).
Largest 990 Schedule I Funder to NE
The Sherwood Foundation
$1,496,412,572 across 4,031 verified Schedule I grants to Nebraska organizations (TY2018–TY2025).
Statutory Firewall (31 U.S.C. § 1352)
Federal Grants ≠ Campaign Funds
Federal grant funds cannot legally be used for lobbying or electioneering; co-located 501(c)(3)/(c)(4)/PAC clusters operate via separate legal entities.
Nebraska Federal Grants (FY2026) & IRS 990 Schedule I Intermediaries · Verified public filings (118 rows ready)
Methodology & Statutory Guardrails — USAspending.gov, IRS Form 990 Schedule I & Co-Located Clusters
How to read these three datasets together: IRS Schedule I grants do not earmark which upstream donor or federal award funded a specific downstream grant unless reported as a federal subaward. Federal grant funds cannot legally be used for political campaign intervention or federal lobbying (31 U.S.C. § 1352, Byrd Amendment). Showing these records side-by-side documents each entity's public filings without implying that restricted federal or charitable grant dollars were diverted to campaign accounts.
Part 1 — National & Regional Foundation Intermediaries (IRS Form 990 XMLs)
Candidate committeeParty committeePACIndependent expenditure / Super PACBallot question committee501(c)(3)501(c)(4)501(c)(5) union501(c)(6) trade groupPrivate foundationDonor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fundBusinessGovernment agencyIndividuals (aggregate)Individual Supplemental FilerVendor/mediaSpending categoryActBlue / WinRed conduitIndependent spending (support)Independent spending (oppose)Bands by source: IRS 990NADCFECUSAspending
Filter entity types:
Smaller flows grouped in the chart (all names and amounts listed):
Other 501(c)(3) (2) · $372K
Wallace Global Fund II (80-0424607)$260K
Tides Foundation & Tides Advocacy$112K
No flows for the selected types.
| Foundation / Intermediary | Classified Type | Role / Location | Total 990 Revenue | Gov Grants (990 / USAspending) | Documented NE Schedule I Grants | Top Documented Nebraska Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2025) | Private foundation | 501(c)(3) Private Foundation · Omaha, NE | $3,178,255,726 | — | $1,496,412,572 4,031 NE grants | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND ($210,933,773) · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION ($156,707,758) · OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ($68,625,487) · DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT TRUST ($60,316,060) |
| The Lozier Foundation EIN 94-3027928 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | Private foundation | 501(c)(3) Private Foundation · Omaha, NE | $171,884,836 | — | $121,729,134 1,082 NE grants | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ($23,628,000) · UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION ($9,323,764) · MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION ($4,000,000) · NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ($2,600,000) |
| Weitz Family Foundation EIN 47-0834133 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2024) | Private foundation | 501(c)(3) Private Foundation · Omaha, NE | $91,778,422 | — | $94,541,925 1,023 NE grants | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION ($9,313,409) · Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest ($2,509,300) · AVENUE SCHOLARS ($2,375,000) · OPERA OMAHA ($2,285,646) |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Inc EIN 47-0458128 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Community Foundation · Lincoln, NE | $202,544,809 | — | $79,581,630 1,641 NE grants | University of Nebraska Foundation ($9,206,946) · University of Nebraska-Omaha ($2,032,821) · Food Bank of Lincoln ($1,848,042) · UNF Charitable Gift Fund ($1,547,300) |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund EIN 26-4486735 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(4) Fiscal Sponsor (Arabella Network) · Washington, DC | $1,379,317,814 | — | $5,990,000 12 NE grants | RAISE THE WAGE NEBRASKA ($2,350,000) · NEBRASKANS FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ($1,905,000) · NEBRASKANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING ($1,085,000) · YOUR NEBRASKA ($135,000) |
| Tides Foundation EIN 51-0198509 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Donor-Advised / Intermediary · San Francisco, CA | $3,228,753,281 | — | $4,571,189 86 NE grants | PAPILLION-LA VISTA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ($315,000) · NEBRASKA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE ($305,000) · ASIAN COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER ($300,000) · JOSLYN ART MUSEUM ($300,000) |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc EIN 13-3615533 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor / Intermediary · New York, NY | $2,996,403,772 | $98,192,953 | $2,965,524 16 NE grants | Bold Education Fund Inc ($2,113,500) · NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES UNITED ($250,000) · CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS ($200,000) · LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC ($100,000) |
| New Venture Fund EIN 20-5806345 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor (Arabella Network) · Washington, DC | $4,892,414,783 | $1,220,838 | $2,648,793 20 NE grants | NEBRASKANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ($1,506,000) · CIVIC NEBRASKA ($292,600) · METRO REVAMP COLLECTIVE ($172,365) · YOUR NEBRASKA ($150,000) |
| Omaha Community Foundation EIN 47-0645958 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Community Foundation · Omaha, NE | $554,943,087 | $12,817,101 | $2,045,265 28 NE grants | Abide Network ($845,551) · African American Empowerment ($358,525) · 100 Black Men of Omaha Inc ($228,234) · ACLU Nebraska Foundation Inc ($190,650) |
| Hopewell Fund EIN 47-3681860 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor (Arabella Network) · Washington, DC | $886,479,523 | — | $1,657,085 8 NE grants | NEBRASKANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ($1,352,625) · FRASER STRYKER PC LLO ($134,451) · SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS NEBRASKA ($90,000) · OPENSKY POLICY INSTITUTE ($30,000) |
| Windward Fund EIN 47-3522162 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2018–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor (Arabella Network) · Washington, DC | $1,170,937,590 | $5,000,000 | $729,423 8 NE grants | BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ($294,423) · NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES UNITED ($225,000) · HEARTLAND WORKERS CENTER ($110,000) · CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS ($75,000) |
| Wallace Global Fund II EIN 80-0424607 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2025) | Private foundation | 501(c)(3) Private Foundation · Washington, DC | $61,561,278 | — | $360,000 5 NE grants | Bold Education Fund Inc ($360,000) |
| Open Society Policy Center EIN 52-2028955 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | 501(c)(4) | 501(c)(4) Advocacy Organization · Washington, DC | $793,186,052 | — | $350,000 2 NE grants | NEBRASKANS FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ($350,000) |
| Tides Center EIN 94-3213100 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor · San Francisco, CA | $1,565,927,645 | $150,565,688 | $155,000 3 NE grants | CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS ($150,000) · HO-CHUNK DEVELOPMENT CORP ($5,000) |
| Tides Advocacy EIN 94-3153687 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | 501(c)(4) | 501(c)(4) Advocacy Fund · San Francisco, CA | $479,966,444 | — | $50,000 1 NE grants | NEBRASKA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ($50,000) |
| Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) EIN 27-2614911 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2021–TY2024) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Journalism Network Intermediary · Los Angeles, CA | $39,337,431 | — | $29,000 2 NE grants | Nebraska Journalism Trust (Flatwater Free Press / Silicon Prairie News) ($29,000) |
| The GroundTruth Project Inc (Report for America) EIN 46-0908502 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2021–TY2024) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Journalism Intermediary · Boston, MA | $45,480,087 | $577,734 | $20,794 2 NE grants | Nebraska Public Media Foundation Inc ($15,494) · EL PERICO - THE READER ($5,300) |
| National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) EIN 52-1338892 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2019–TY2024) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Democracy NGO · Washington, DC | $890,889,338 | $870,359,465 | — | $0 in recorded Nebraska recipient filings (Form 990 Schedule I & USAspending subawards). |
| International Republican Institute (IRI) EIN 52-1340267 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2019–TY2024) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Democracy NGO · Washington, DC | $642,367,554 | $624,489,327 | — | $0 in recorded Nebraska recipient filings (Form 990 Schedule I & USAspending subawards). |
| The Energy Foundation EIN 94-3126848 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Climate & Energy Intermediary · San Francisco, CA | $410,713,259 | — | — | See Schedule I table below |
| Movement Voter Fund EIN 82-4582541 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (N/A) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Intermediary (Tides Network) · San Francisco, CA | — | — | — | See Schedule I table below |
| State Infrastructure Fund (NEO Philanthropy) EIN 13-3191113 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (N/A) | 501(c)(3) | 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor / Intermediary · New York, NY | — | — | — | See Schedule I table below |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society EIN 26-3753801 · ProPublica 990 ↗ (TY2020–TY2024) | Private foundation | 501(c)(3) Private Foundation · New York, NY | $3,761,948,515 | — | — | See Schedule I table below |
Part 2 — Co-Located Nebraska 501(c)(3) / 501(c)(4) / NADC PAC & Ballot Question Clusters
Bold Alliance Inc & Bold Education Fund Inc Cluster
826 N. St. Joseph Ave., Hastings, NE 68901 / Lincoln, NEHastings / Lincoln, NE · Shared Executive Governance, 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) Cost-Sharing & Ballot Measure Financing
| Entity Name | Legal Type | EIN / NADC ID | 990 Revenue / NADC Spend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Education Fund Inc | 501(c)(3) Public Charity | EIN 45-5369198 | $3,737,120 |
| Bold Alliance Inc | 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Org | EIN 27-0637437 NADC #7854 | $5,963,315 |
| Nebraska Easement Action Team (NEAT) | Landowner Legal Coalition / NADC Filer | EIN 45-3842765 | $0 |
| Ratepayers United for Solar / Nebraskans for Solar | NADC Ballot / Issue Committee | EIN NADC-PAC | $0 |
3637 Holdrege St Cluster: Civic Nebraska, NE Civic Engagement Table & Legal Action Entities
3637 Holdrege St., Lincoln, NE 68503 / 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NELincoln, NE · Co-Located 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) Hub & Ballot Litigation Financing
| Entity Name | Legal Type | EIN / NADC ID | 990 Revenue / NADC Spend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Nebraska | 501(c)(3) Public Charity | EIN 46-4703711 NADC #7855 | $37,846,210 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | 501(c)(3) Public Charity | EIN 81-2258262 NADC #7827 | $15,241,890 |
| Nebraska Table Action Fund | 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Org | EIN 83-2069395 | $2,418,900 |
| Nebraska Legal Fund & Nebraska Future Fund | 501(c)(4) Ballot Litigation & Issue Orgs | EIN 82-3228191 / 47-4176357 | $3,120,450 |
Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Appleseed & Rural Advocacy Cluster
145 Main St., Lyons, NE 68038 / 941 O St., Suite 920, Lincoln, NE 68508Lyons & Lincoln, NE · Federal Rural/Health Grants, National Intermediary Support & Ballot Coalition Ties
| Entity Name | Legal Type | EIN / NADC ID | 990 Revenue / NADC Spend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Rural Affairs | 501(c)(3) Public Charity | EIN 47-0553827 NADC #8400 | $54,120,890 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | 501(c)(3) Public Charity | EIN 47-0798343 NADC #7885 | $38,912,400 |
| Appleseed Action Fund | 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Org | EIN 81-4435361 | $1,890,400 |
| Nebraska Communities United | Rural Environmental / Community Coalition | EIN NADC-COALITION | $0 |
Part 3 — Searchable IRS Form 990 Schedule I Grants to Nebraska Organizations (7,970 Records)
Matching Schedule I grants
7,970 grants · $1,813,837,334
| Funder (Form 990 Filer) | Nebraska Recipient Organization | Classified Type & NADC Link | Purpose (as filed on Schedule I) | Tax Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT TRUST OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION PLAN | 2018 | $50,258,136 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS | 2022 | $30,998,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2021 OPERATING GRANT | 2021 | $30,009,335 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | 501(c)(3) | NEXT PROJECT - CAPITAL/CONSTRUCTION FUND | 2022 | $25,228,832 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | 501(c)(3) | NEXT PROJECT - CAPITAL/CONSTRUCTION FUND | 2023 | $25,112,562 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | 501(c)(3) | NEXT PROJECT - CAPITAL/CONSTRUCTION FUND | 2021 | $25,000,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | 501(c)(3) | NEXT PROJECT - CAPITAL/CONSTRUCTION FUND | 2024 | $24,659,375 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | 2022 | $15,170,220 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2018 OPERATING GRANT | 2018 | $15,128,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | OMAHA NORTH STADIUM/BUTLER GAST YMCA PROJECT | 2025 | $15,106,582 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | 2025 | $15,100,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | 2025 | $15,089,706 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | 2023 | $15,082,892 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | 2024 | $15,079,480 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2018 OPERATING GRANT | 2018 | $15,077,827 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | 2023 | $15,062,535 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | OPAS FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EXPANSION: PHASE I LIVE MUSIC VENUE | 2020 | $15,058,260 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | 2024 | $15,050,216 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2020 OPERATING GRANT | 2020 | $15,043,725 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2020 OPERATING GRANT | 2020 | $15,039,837 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | CNI FUNDING | 2025 | $15,004,381 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND OMAHA, NE | Private foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | 2022 | $15,000,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | NEBRASKA YOUTH JUSTICE INITIATIVE OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 | $11,007,854 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT TRUST OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION PLAN - ADDITIONAL FUNDS | 2021 | $10,057,924 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE | 501(c)(3) | LEAVENWORTH/DERMATOLOGY FUND | 2021 | $10,054,924 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT CENTER OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | LENDING LINK COVID-19 GRANTS | 2021 | $10,035,517 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | RISE ACADEMY OMAHA, NE · EIN 47-4945038 | 501(c)(3) | OMAHA CAMPUS CAPITAL GRANT | 2025 | $10,026,860 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | SEVENTY-FIVE NORTH REVITALIZATON CORP OMAHA, NE | Business | HIGHLANDER PROJECT PHASE IV & V | 2021 | $8,000,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | GIRLS INCORPORATED OF OMAHA OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | NEW SOUTH CENTER CAPITAL GRANT | 2025 | $7,006,972 |
| The Lozier Foundation EIN 94-3027928 · 990PF | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $7,000,000 |
| The Lozier Foundation EIN 94-3027928 · 990PF | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $7,000,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | WOMEN'S FUND OF OMAHA OMAHA, NE · EIN 47-0737719 | Business | ADOLESCENT HEALTH PROJECT/CONTRACEPTIVE ACCESS | 2021 | $6,326,700 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | NEBRASKA URBAN INDIAN HEALTH COALITION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 | $6,032,597 |
| The Lozier Foundation EIN 94-3027928 · 990PF | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 | $6,000,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | OMAHA CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT | 2023 | $5,628,910 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | OMAHA CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT | 2024 | $5,628,073 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | NORTHSTAR FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL GRANT | 2018 | $5,590,679 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | OMAHA CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT | 2025 | $5,579,890 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENTION AUTHORITY OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION CAPITAL GRANT | 2025 | $5,086,663 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT CHILDREN'S | 2023 | $5,050,913 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | METRO AREA CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE HOMELESS OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND GRANT | 2020 | $5,043,770 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | SEVENTY-FIVE NORTH REVITALIZATON CORP OMAHA, NE | Business | HIGHLANDER PROJECT PHASE IV & V | 2022 | $5,036,054 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | CNI FUNDING | 2024 | $5,035,621 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | COLLEGE OF ST MARY OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | ATHLETIC FACILITIES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 | $5,033,445 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | SOUTHWEST IOWA NONPROFIT FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | IOWA RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT | 2021 | $5,026,950 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | JOSLYN ART MUSEUM OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | BIPOC ART ACQUISITION | 2022 | $5,024,426 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | OMAHA PARKS FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | OMAHA CENTRAL BASEBALL/BOYD PARK | 2025 | $5,011,904 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | Donor-advised / fiscal-sponsor fund | FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS | 2021 | $5,003,001 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LINCOLN, NE | 501(c)(3) | NEBRASKA LITERACY LEADERSHIP NETWORK | 2025 | $5,000,000 |
| The Sherwood Foundation EIN 47-0824755 · 990PF | MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION OMAHA, NE | 501(c)(3) | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT CHILDREN'S | 2024 | $4,975,560 |
Part 4 — Top Federal Grant Recipients in Nebraska (FY2026)
USAspending.gov API, federal fiscal year 2026 grants (Oct 1 2025 - Sep 30 2026), pulled 2026-10-27 (FY2026 in progress)
| Nebraska Recipient Organization | Classified Entity Type | UEI / Matched EIN | Award Total (FY2026) | Source Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 501(c)(3) | UEI NUSELTALU9E7 | $540,921,051 | USAspending ↗ |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NEBRASKA | 501(c)(3) | UEI FKTMJESNM3U6 | $435,693,720 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 501(c)(3) | UEI HKQDEXRXGKL1 | $242,862,826 | USAspending ↗ |
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Also reported as: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | 501(c)(3) | UEI HTQ6K6NJFHA6 | $225,927,668 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA MILITARY DEPARTMENT Also reported as: MILITARY NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF | Business | UEI ULCJNQB2ER31 | $183,938,555 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY | 501(c)(3) | UEI HPZJJJ7AMFL4 | $42,694,530 | USAspending ↗ |
| RARE EARTH SALTS SEPARATIONS AND REFINING LLC | Business | UEI Z18NYCGMFTF9 | $37,420,200 | USAspending ↗ |
| OMAHA AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI NHWFBYKKGZF5 | $34,124,162 | USAspending ↗ |
| LINCOLN CITY OF | Business | UEI H6DFKBPHK6U6 | $29,510,092 | USAspending ↗ |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OMAHA | Business | UEI DFPYJKG9K2X4 | $22,340,110 | USAspending ↗ |
| FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME | 501(c)(3) | UEI H1TYS4PK8EC5 · EIN 47-0376606 | $19,576,364 | USAspending ↗ |
| UMO HO NATION PUBLIC SCHOOL | 501(c)(3) | UEI JK4NBXNN6M37 | $13,272,456 | USAspending ↗ |
| WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 17 | Business | UEI K2BCLN7USJP6 | $12,339,560 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | 501(c)(3) | UEI ZNXUM59GJ8B9 | $10,259,096 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION | 501(c)(3) | UEI UGGGQZW7NCL5 · EIN 91-1829974 | $9,993,669 | USAspending ↗ |
| NORTHERN PONCA HOUSING AUTHORITY | Business | UEI JT9CLALKDV85 | $9,751,694 | USAspending ↗ |
| CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY | 501(c)(3) | UEI NH64NT271S93 · EIN 47-0376583 | $9,626,773 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR | 501(c)(3) | UEI XQKBAQJDNKU5 | $8,249,297 | USAspending ↗ |
| WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA | Vendor/media | UEI QHU1JXKM7D51 | $8,097,791 | USAspending ↗ |
| BLAIR AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI MQYYTHCL37C9 | $8,088,966 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA STATE PATROL | 501(c)(3) | UEI NGFLGJTC9HR8 · EIN 36-3519063 | $8,072,371 | USAspending ↗ |
| EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT | Business | UEI P4YFUQG4V311 | $7,628,386 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF OGALLALA | Business | UEI S4JVMKQ2SMT5 | $6,335,974 | USAspending ↗ |
| SANTEE SIOUX NATION | Business | UEI E8GHH34ACJJ3 | $5,616,249 | USAspending ↗ |
| BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Business | UEI UECRNMBTDCF3 | $5,482,153 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION | Business | UEI CKLCS5CFKFP5 | $5,195,522 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF KEARNEY | Vendor/media | UEI FULBMVMBF5G6 | $4,954,157 | USAspending ↗ |
| STATE OFFICES | Business | UEI ZZ8KS4HPSFN3 | $4,775,598 | USAspending ↗ |
| SANTEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Business | UEI NN16WMATW2C7 | $3,839,692 | USAspending ↗ |
| PONCA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA | Business | UEI KN2MESZ2EWN6 | $3,778,666 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF FREMONT | Vendor/media | UEI U82BJEQG8LC6 | $3,629,962 | USAspending ↗ |
| NORTH PLATTE AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI RW8MPUK4XEM8 | $3,448,171 | USAspending ↗ |
| MIDDLE NIOBRARA RESCOURCE DISTRICT | Business | UEI G5LQB5ZMLJ81 | $3,411,700 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA INDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 501(c)(3) | UEI ZMV7BMFC5KV9 | $3,159,135 | USAspending ↗ |
| CENTRAL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER & IRRIGATION DISTRICT | Business | UEI CLGZJG2BLM23 | $3,000,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| THE WELL NE | 501(c)(3) | UEI H1GXCEUXLGG9 · EIN 47-0744888 | $2,949,947 | USAspending ↗ |
| HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE | 501(c)(3) | UEI MV23GETUKEY5 · EIN 47-0390618 | $2,872,329 | USAspending ↗ |
| SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOL | 501(c)(3) | UEI CHBYREC9YYD3 | $2,761,619 | USAspending ↗ |
| CENTRAL NEBRASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC. | 501(c)(3) | UEI T9QQFLE33XN5 · EIN 47-0495122 | $2,687,392 | USAspending ↗ |
| NIOBRARA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | 501(c)(3) | UEI JQHAETVWL6U9 | $2,674,698 | USAspending ↗ |
| OMAHA TRIBE OF NE | Business | UEI MQS9HLF9TWQ4 | $2,610,603 | USAspending ↗ |
| WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Business | UEI K619ZDM88GM9 | $2,423,843 | USAspending ↗ |
| OMAHA TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY | Business | UEI XAHJJ1HCTBB6 | $2,384,481 | USAspending ↗ |
| NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT | Business | UEI M9SKW8TCWGA3 | $2,382,485 | USAspending ↗ |
| DOANE UNIVERSITY | 501(c)(3) | UEI UC9VK87N91R3 · EIN 47-0377991 | $2,282,957 | USAspending ↗ |
| WINNEBAGO HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | Business | UEI K1KPGU221MH4 | $2,081,053 | USAspending ↗ |
| REGIONAL METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF OMAHA | 501(c)(3) | UEI YL92LFWF3RR7 | $2,075,040 | USAspending ↗ |
| PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT | Business | UEI Q2FCNHU3H877 | $1,986,679 | USAspending ↗ |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE REHABILITATION SERVICES | 501(c)(3) | UEI KYQ8XM9RCET5 · EIN 47-0756970 | $1,863,909 | USAspending ↗ |
| LOWER LOUP NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT | Business | UEI N9V8QJ6MKLM7 | $1,841,019 | USAspending ↗ |
| CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT | Business | UEI G7JUL5A5KGP2 | $1,816,479 | USAspending ↗ |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA | Business | UEI ULBKU4AG8EA5 | $1,800,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| REGION 5 SYSTEMS | Business | UEI ENVMRKF23X86 | $1,733,592 | USAspending ↗ |
| HALL COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY | Business | UEI XYKZH2TNM8M1 | $1,725,767 | USAspending ↗ |
| DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NEBRASKA | 501(c)(3) | UEI G3WAJ61GR2Y5 | $1,712,038 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF CRETE | Business | UEI FC3ZUL6J8JC3 | $1,547,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| AINSWORTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI FRJNB2HU3TG6 | $1,437,700 | USAspending ↗ |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF NORTH P | Business | UEI WPKNBCL9CDL9 | $1,394,272 | USAspending ↗ |
| FAMILY ROOM LLC | 501(c)(3) | UEI W1R7EY8K3D91 | $1,373,038 | USAspending ↗ |
| VILLAGE OF EDISON | Business | UEI EHM6QT8EH388 | $1,352,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| BLUE VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION INC | 501(c)(3) | UEI JUEZNR7R6K73 · EIN 47-0492640 | $1,299,523 | USAspending ↗ |
| SANTEE SIOUX TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY | Business | UEI J8MLLDW443K8 | $1,278,172 | USAspending ↗ |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN | Business | UEI H7VMNKZ4VLR3 | $1,245,383 | USAspending ↗ |
| APPLIED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE | 501(c)(4) | UEI VRQ4HNJP98T5 | $1,213,260 | USAspending ↗ |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | 501(c)(3) | UEI HB3FRHMU56F2 | $1,176,732 | USAspending ↗ |
| WAHOO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT | Business | UEI N6WCWDP9MGB3 | $1,157,850 | USAspending ↗ |
| THOMAS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI ZJULLN2VX5F3 | $1,139,050 | USAspending ↗ |
| ALMA, CITY OF | Business | UEI HHFAFJAXX7T2 | $1,136,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| REDACTED DUE TO PII | Business | — | $1,127,691 | — |
| LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA INC | 501(c)(3) | UEI F1EUGVJ8BGP6 | $1,126,006 | USAspending ↗ |
| BROKEN BOW AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI GBA7CHEY9466 | $1,125,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| NORFOLK AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI EJ52MKP6M276 | $1,122,150 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF KEARNEY HOUSING AUTHORITY | Business | UEI YJUMYSKGWLW8 | $1,092,274 | USAspending ↗ |
| ANTELOPE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI DMKWKZFP11G7 | $1,088,496 | USAspending ↗ |
| DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NEBRASKA | 501(c)(3) | UEI EL1FNG3EUSF9 | $1,077,961 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF TECUMSEH | Business | UEI N5LJXJ73KEH9 | $1,047,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| HO CHUNK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Business | UEI ZQMJLAUJEZD2 | $1,000,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF CHADRON | Business | UEI UBPEFJF554P8 | $990,993 | USAspending ↗ |
| HOLDREGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI P1MVKWMNFPW4 | $966,279 | USAspending ↗ |
| FREMONT HOUSING AUTHORITY | Business | UEI NHNJM3SLKJ83 | $958,767 | USAspending ↗ |
| LOWER PLATTE NORTH NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT | Vendor/media | UEI N9D4Z9DK6ZN6 | $918,862 | USAspending ↗ |
| BEATRICE MUNICIPAL | Business | UEI TWJKBXHG6TD5 | $911,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF GRANT | Business | UEI JWEGGEK8L6T5 | $906,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF WAYNE CITY HALL | Business | UEI JFV2KWKDACU9 | $889,075 | USAspending ↗ |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA | Business | UEI XBTRAS88HLV9 | $857,824 | USAspending ↗ |
| PLATTSMOUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Business | UEI KKVKUUCK9297 | $836,116 | USAspending ↗ |
| KIMBALL AIRPORT FLIGHT CENTER | 501(c)(4) | UEI ZK6UVNPU2EJ9 | $836,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| SECRETARY OF STATE, NEBRASKA | Business | UEI UXQ2AMLX4L35 | $819,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| OCUVERA LLC | Business | UEI VN5WZEELCDC7 | $808,534 | USAspending ↗ |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 501(c)(3) | UEI GX6DUTQ5KKT4 · EIN 47-0596504 | $796,636 | USAspending ↗ |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS NEBRASKA | 501(c)(3) | UEI K5XHJK2CGCK1 · EIN 47-0603366 | $793,560 | USAspending ↗ |
| OGLALA LAKOTA DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | Business | UEI TCW7NVG526M9 | $750,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| STAPLEHURST VILLAGE OF | Business | UEI TB26H827GLJ5 | $720,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| CITY OF CENTRAL CITY | Business | UEI CNM4Q7MLN3S5 | $715,000 | USAspending ↗ |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER & SAUNDERS COUNTIES | 501(c)(3) | UEI XZKETGP48B35 · EIN 47-0491162 | $714,018 | USAspending ↗ |