The Sherwood Foundation
Private foundation · Omaha, NE · EIN 47-0824755 · reported 2025
790grants reported
$90Kmedian award
$40Klower quartile
$1,626smallest grant
$296.3Mtotal paid
20states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 17 of its 790 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $2.5M in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation OMAHA NORTH STADIUM/BUTLER GAST YMCA PROJECT | Omaha, NE | $15,106,582 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund 2025 OPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $15,100,000 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund 2025 OPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $15,089,706 |
| Southside Redevelopment Corporation CNI FUNDING | Omaha, NE | $15,004,381 |
| Conservation Foundation OF Dickinson County DONATION OF PROPERTY | Okoboji, IA | $10,304,734 |
| Rise Academy OMAHA CAMPUS CAPITAL GRANT | Omaha, NE | $10,026,860 |
| Girls Incorporated OF Omaha NEW SOUTH CENTER CAPITAL GRANT | Omaha, NE | $7,006,972 |
| Community Information Trust OMAHA CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT | Omaha, NE | $5,579,890 |
| Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION CAPITAL GRANT | Omaha, NE | $5,086,663 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation OMAHA CENTRAL BASEBALL/BOYD PARK | Omaha, NE | $5,011,904 |
| Nebraska Department OF Education NEBRASKA LITERACY LEADERSHIP NETWORK | Lincoln, NE | $5,000,000 |
| Family Planning Council OF NE SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INITIATIVE | Omaha, NE | $4,413,020 |
| Walthill Public School SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT | Walthill, NE | $4,161,293 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska 2026 OPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $4,030,796 |
| Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority OF Omaha METRO MICROTRANSIT PILOT | Omaha, NE | $3,841,122 |
| Collective for Youth ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM 2026-2027 | Omaha, NE | $3,527,210 |
| Campaign Legal Center 2025/2026 OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $3,525,197 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS | Omaha, NE | $3,500,000 |
| Mays Foundation DONATION OF PROPERTY | Omaha, NE | $3,265,000 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Nebraska ONE-TIME 2025 OPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $3,015,529 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Foundation BRING UP NE - COMMUNITY WELLBEING - CONNECTED YOUTH | Lincoln, NE | $2,739,838 |
| University OF Nebraska Foundation UNMC COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH - EXPANDING CENTERING PREGNANCE IN NE | Lincoln, NE | $2,500,000 |
| The Bridge Project INC BRIDGE PROJECT OMAHA | New York, NY | $2,381,139 |
| Little League Baseball INC BENSON LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD RENOVATIONS | Omaha, NE | $2,346,816 |
| Thor INC NATURAL SURFACE TRAILS ACTIVATION PHASE 2 | Lincoln, NE | $2,304,609 |
| Collective for Youth MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 2026-2027 | Omaha, NE | $2,133,558 |
| Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition MEMBER PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $2,114,955 |
| Joslyn Art Museum EVOLVE JOSLYN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Omaha, NE | $2,027,916 |
| Rabble Mill CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR OMAHA RABBLE MILL | Omaha, NE | $2,020,680 |
| Completely Kids THE CK CAMPUS | Omaha, NE | $2,010,743 |
| Nebraska Appleseed 2026 OPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $2,010,466 |
| Center for Rural Affairs 2026 OPERATING GRANT | Lyons, NE | $1,715,652 |
| Omaha Community Foundation COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT | Omaha, NE | $1,602,291 |
| Center for Rural Affairs ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS | Lyons, NE | $1,521,854 |
| Harvard University CONNECTING SCIENCE + COMMUNITY | Boston, MA | $1,500,000 |
| Metro Area Continuum OF Care for the Homeless HOUSING PROBLEM SOLVING | Omaha, NE | $1,500,000 |
| The One Campaign OPERATING FUNDS 2024 - 2025 - 2026 | Washington, DC | $1,500,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT 2025 | Omaha, NE | $1,200,000 |
| University OF Nebraska Foundation NEBRASKA RESOURCE PROJECT FOR VULNERABLE YOUNG CHILDREN | Lincoln, NE | $1,069,000 |
| University OF Nebraska Foundation NEBRASKA COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Lincoln, NE | $1,025,163 |
| Midlands Community Foundation SARPY COUNTY STABILIZATION FUND | Papillion, NE | $1,021,336 |
| Civic Nebraska 2026 OPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $1,012,881 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table 2026 OPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $1,010,086 |
| ACLU OF Nebraska Foundation 2026 OPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $1,008,494 |
| Nebraska Humane Society PET WELLNESS CENTER | Omaha, NE | $1,006,300 |
| The Collective for Hope A HOME FOR HOPE - FAMILY GRIEF CENTER | Omaha, NE | $1,003,145 |
| Centerpointe INC ENHANCED ACCESS, QUALITY CARE CAMPAIGN | Lincoln, NE | $1,000,000 |
| Child Saving Institute INC CHILDREN'S SQUARE ACQUISITION | Omaha, NE | $1,000,000 |
| Clinton Foundation TOO SMALL TO FAIL AND OPERATING FUNDS | Little Rock, AR | $1,000,000 |
| Douglas County Nebraska JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM | Omaha, NE | $1,000,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society HOLLAND CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Omaha, NE | $1,000,000 |
| YMCA OF the Prairie CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lexington, NE | $1,000,000 |
| Youth Justice Initiative Dba Radius DONATION OF PROPERTY | Omaha, NE | $1,000,000 |
| Douglas County Health Department STI CONTROL & CLINIC | Omaha, NE | $990,500 |
| Heartland Family Service RAPID REHOUSING & PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING | Omaha, NE | $900,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Project BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY 2025, 2026, 2027 | Boston, MA | $883,070 |
| Mental Health Association OF NE REENTRY PROGRAMMING & TRANSITIONAL LIVING | Lincoln, NE | $851,000 |
| Avenue Scholars Foundation 2024/2025 OPERATING GRANT | Omaha, NE | $850,000 |
| Douglas County School District 001 MENTAL HEALTH EXPANSION GRANT | Omaha, NE | $850,000 |
| Nebraska Forward 2025 OPERATING GRANT | Lincoln, NE | $787,312 |
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