The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Omaha

Omaha is home to 3k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $13b in revenue and employ 73k individuals.

How Large Are Omaha, NE Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

140

1-5

82

6-10

84

11-25

50

26-50

34

51-100

41

101-250

19

250-1000

15

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

235

$50k-250k

304

$250k-1M

210

$1M-5M

62

$5M-10M

51

$10M-25M

41

$25M-100M

18

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Omaha, NE Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Omaha, NE

Peter Kiewit Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $432m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

Suzanne And Walter Scott Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $380m

Revenue: $70m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE AREAS OF CIVIC, CULTURAL, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

Omaha Zoological Society Inc

Omaha, NE

Assets: $334m

Revenue: $86m

MISSION:

TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO SERVE AS LIFE-LONG STEWARDS FOR ANIMALS, THEIR HABITATS, AND THEIR CONSERVATION.

Eagle Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $279m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Animal-Related major group area.

The Hawks Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $219m

Revenue: $65m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

Opas Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $217m

Revenue: $55m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF OPAS FOUNDATION IS TO FURTHER THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY.

Sherwood Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $200m

Revenue: $358m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Mosaic

Omaha, NE

Assets: $190m

Revenue: $340m

MISSION:

EMBRACING GOD'S CALL, MOSAIC RELENTLESSLY PURSUES OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE.

Producers Live Stock Cr Corp

Omaha, NE

Assets: $189m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE PROFIT AND OPPORTUNITY FOR AMERICAN AGRICULTURE. THE COMPANY IS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE FINANCING FOR LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS WHICH ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM TRADITIONAL FINANCING MARKETS.

Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $174m

Revenue: $26m

MISSION:

RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT METHODIST HOSPITAL AND METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM PROGRAMS

Unmc Science Research Fund

Omaha, NE

Assets: $171m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

THE UNMC SCIENCE RESEARCH FUND (SRF) PROMOTES, ENCOURAGES, AND ASSISTS RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES BY THE DEPARTMENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS OF UNMC.

First Nebraska Credit Union

Omaha, NE

Assets: $170m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

Immanuel Retirement Communities

Omaha, NE

Assets: $159m

Revenue: $37m

MISSION:

CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICE TO SENIORS, EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY.

Downtown Riverfront Trust

Omaha, NE

Assets: $159m

Revenue: $29m

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO WORK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES OF THE CITIES OF OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFFS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES, TO DEVELOP THE MISSOURI RIVER WATERFRONT IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA FOR THE BENEFIT AND USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Metropolitan Entertainment &

Omaha, NE

Assets: $159m

Revenue: $95m

MISSION:

MECA'S MISSION IS TO RELIEVE THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT THROUGH MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED CONVENTION, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES LOCATED IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. MECA MANAGES AND OPERATES CHI HEALTH CENTER CENTER OMAHA (FORMERLY CENTURYLINK CENTER OMAHA) AND TD AMERITRADE PARK OMAHA.

Omaha Zoo Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $155m

Revenue: $20m

MISSION:

FOUNDED IN 1984, THE OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS BENEFITTING OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM. TO ENSURE A GROWING, VIBRANT ZOO FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, IT IS OUR PRIORITY TO BUILD A SOLID PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION FOR OMAHA'S COMMUNITY TREASURE.

William And Ruth Scott Family Foundation Inc

Omaha, NE

Assets: $135m

Revenue: $49m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Jewish Federation Of Omaha Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

TO CONDUCT AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA.

Holland Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $124m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

Mutual Of Omaha Foundation

Omaha, NE

Assets: $121m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.