Mutual of Omaha Foundation (Omaha, Nebraska)

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Mutual of Omaha Foundation

    Summary

    The Mutual of Omaha Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the metropolitan area of Omaha, Nebraska. Their mission is two-fold: Break the cycle of poverty and invest in major capital projects that strengthen the community. The Foundation operates with the following core values:

    • Honesty, Integrity and Respect – Through transparency in their operations
    • Compassion – The people being served are always at the forefront of decisions
    • Visionary Leadership – The foundation strives to understand the needs in the community, current trends and encourage excellence
    • Collaboration – They seek opportunities to partner with peers and nonprofit organizations to bring about meaningful change

    The Foundation considers requests addressing issues within three focus areas and priority funding categories:

    • Basic Needs:
      • Affordable Housing
      • Community Health
      • Food
      • Emergency Shelter
      • Homelessness Prevention
    • Adult Self-Sufficiency:
      • Domestic Violence
      • Financial Education
      • Literacy & Language
      • Parenting Classes
      • Workforce Development
    • At-Risk Youth:
      • Abuse & Neglect
      • College & Career Prep
      • Mentoring
      • Out-of-School Programs
      • Teen Parenting

    Priority is given to organizations with outcomes measures in place and can adequately show the impact of their programs within the grant application. When the foundation asks for client impact, they are looking for program-specific, direct service-related information.


    Capital Campaign Support

    Capital campaign applications are by invitation only. Priority is given to organizations with an existing funding relationship.

     

    History of Funding

    Established in 2005, the Foundation has invested more than $50 million in programs. Previous grantees of the foundation can be seen at https://www.mutualofomahafoundation.org/our-impact/recent-foundation-grants.

    Additional Information

    Funding is not available for:

    • Programs that do not address one of the focus areas and funding priorities of the Foundation
    • Organizations outside of the geographic area of Douglas (NE), Sarpy (NE) and Pottawattamie (IA) counties
    • Organizations that are not tracking program outcomes
    • Endowment funds
    • Projects of religious denominations or sects, other than eligible educational, health or human service-related projects
    • Support of individuals including education, research, travel, sports sponsorships or product development
    • Travel for individuals or groups
    • Event sponsorships, tickets/tables
    • Team sponsorships or athletic scholarships
    • Requests for civic or commemorative advertising
    • Social clubs, labor or fraternal organizations
    • Festival participation
    • The creation or maintenance of monuments or memorials

    Contacts

    Mutual of Omaha Foundation Staff

    Mutual of Omaha Foundation Staff
    Mutual of Omaha Plaza
    Omaha, NE 68175
    (866) 663-5665

    Kim Armstrong

    Kim Armstrong
    Mutual of Omaha Plaza
    Omaha, NE 68175
    402-351-5263
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The Mutual of Omaha Foundation limits grants to nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that provide direct client service in the tri-county area of Douglas (NE), Sarpy (NE), and/or Pottawattamie (IA) counties. The foundation's decision making is also influenced by collaboration. Applicants are expected to have an understanding of other organizations working in the same issues and articulate how they work together when applicable.

    Deadline Details

    The Foundation accepts applications two times per year:

    • For review at the Spring meeting: Applications accepted December 15 - February 1, annually.
    • For review at the Fall meeting: Applications accepted June 15 - August 1, annually.

    Requests for Foundation funding must be submitted through the online application on the program page. Hard copy requests are not accepted. 

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary based on scope and size of projects.

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