The Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation concentrates significant, local giving in the Omaha metro, with large grants directed toward educational institutions and Jewish communal life. Their support is dominated by a few sizable gifts to the University of Nebraska system and local K–12/education philanthropy, alongside major gifts to Jewish communal organizations and a synagogue, indicating a preference for strengthening both secular and Jewish civic institutions in their community.
Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small number of local grantees; repeat funding to the University of Nebraska and large one-off grants to prominent community and Jewish institutions.
Notable grantees: University of Nebraska Foundation, Westside Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Omaha, Beth El Synagogue
A $253,177 grant to Westside Foundation is the largest recent award from the Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation, and it reflects a pattern of sizable local giving concentrated in Omaha. The foundation’s recent grants show steady support for education, Jewish communal institutions, and neighborhood-serving nonprofits, with several organizations receiving funding in both 2023 and 2024. University of Nebraska Foundation appears as a major beneficiary, including gifts of $187,053 in 2023 and $140,720 in 2024, which points to an ongoing relationship with higher education in Nebraska. Jewish life is another visible thread: The Jewish Federation of Omaha and Beth El Synagogue each received multiple grants, alongside Temple Israel and other Omaha institutions tied to religious and community life. Beyond those areas, the foundation also funded youth-serving, arts, food assistance, and child welfare organizations in Omaha, suggesting a community-centered approach rather than a single-issue strategy. The legal name on file is PHILLIP AND TERRI SCHRAGER FOUNDATION.
Education is one of the clearest themes in the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2024, it gave $140,720 to University of Nebraska Foundation for exempt charitable purposes, and it also supported Westside Foundation with $253,177 in 2024 and $25,000 in both 2023 and 2024. Jewish communal life is another recurring area: The Jewish Federation of Omaha received $128,233 in 2024, $75,021 in 2024, and $30,000 in 2023, while Beth El Synagogue received $102,329 in 2023 and $95,918 in 2024. The foundation also backed youth and family services through grants to Girls Inc of Omaha, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Project Harmony, Child Saving Institute, and Casa for Douglas County. Arts and culture appear as well, including Omaha Conservatory of Music, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, and The Union for Contemporary Art.
Typical grant sizes cluster around the middle range rather than the largest awards: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. At the same time, the recent grants list includes several six-figure gifts, showing a two-tier pattern of many smaller awards alongside a few major institutional grants. Recipients often appear in multiple years, including University of Nebraska Foundation, Westside Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Omaha, Beth El Synagogue, Girls Inc of Omaha, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Project Harmony, Omaha Conservatory of Music, Food Bank for the Heartland, Casa for Douglas County, and Child Saving Institute. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$1.8M
$565K
$237K
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $500 and $20K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Giving is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in Nebraska: 89% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state, and the recipient-country distribution shows 84 grants in the US. Omaha is the clear center of activity, with grantees such as Westside Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Omaha, Beth El Synagogue, Girls Inc of Omaha, and Project Harmony all located there. The grant list does not show recipients outside the United States.
The foundation supports higher education, Jewish communal institutions, youth and family services, arts organizations, food assistance, and child welfare groups. Recent grants went to University of Nebraska Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Omaha, Beth El Synagogue, Girls Inc of Omaha, Project Harmony, and Omaha Conservatory of Music.
The grant-size distribution centers at $5,000, with a 25th percentile of $500 and a 75th percentile of $20,000. That pattern sits alongside larger awards such as $253,177 to Westside Foundation and $140,720 to University of Nebraska Foundation.
Yes. Nebraska is the top state by grant count, and 89% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. The recent grants list is concentrated in Omaha.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including University of Nebraska Foundation, Westside Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Omaha, Beth El Synagogue, Girls Inc of Omaha, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Project Harmony, Food Bank for the Heartland, Casa for Douglas County, and Child Saving Institute.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | $548,323 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CHABAD HOUSE | OMAHA, NE | $503,197 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WESTSIDE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $274,967 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $166,799 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST | OMAHA, NE | $62,344 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PROJECT HARMONY | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| GIRLS INC OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND | OMAHA, NE | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CASA FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY | OMAHA, NE | $15,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE | OMAHA, NE | $15,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| TEMPLE ISREAL | STERLING RIDGE D, NE | $10,035 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE UNION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PHOENIX ACADEMY | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | OMAHA, NE | $5,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THEATRE ASPEN | ASPEN, CO | $3,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEBRASKA ACADEMIC DECATHLON FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $2,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| LAURITZEN GARDENS | OMAHA, NE | $2,500 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY | OMAHA, NE | $1,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| OPEN DOOR MISSION | OMAHA, NE | $1,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $750 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| KAVOD | OMAHA, NE | $500 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | OMAHA, NE | $500 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| TEMPLE ISRAEL | OMAHA, NE | $270 | 2026 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | $250,038 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WESTSIDE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $249,769 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | $200,402 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $159,856 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST | OMAHA, NE | $62,351 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| GIRLS INC OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PROJECT HARMONY | OMAHA, NE | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND | OMAHA, NE | $20,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE | OMAHA, NE | $15,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CASA FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY | OMAHA, NE | $15,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PHOENIX ACADEMY | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| THE UNION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS | OMAHA, NE | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| TEMPLE ISRAEL | OMAHA, NE | $9,945 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $5,100 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| OMAHA SYMPHONY | OMAHA, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| OMAHA SYMPHONY | OMAHA, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | OMAHA, NE | $5,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| NEBRASKA ACADEMIC DECATHLON FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $2,500 | 2025 | EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
CHABAD HOUSE
$503,197EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
WESTSIDE FOUNDATION
$274,967EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$166,799EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PROJECT HARMONY
$25,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS
$25,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
$25,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
TEMPLE ISREAL
$10,035EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PHOENIX ACADEMY
$10,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$5,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NEBRASKA ACADEMIC DECATHLON FOUNDATION
$2,500EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
LAURITZEN GARDENS
$2,500EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY
$1,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
KAVOD
$500EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$500EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
TEMPLE ISRAEL
$270EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
WESTSIDE FOUNDATION
$249,769EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$159,856EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS
$25,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
$25,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PROJECT HARMONY
$25,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PHOENIX ACADEMY
$10,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
TEMPLE ISRAEL
$9,945EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
OMAHA SYMPHONY
$5,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
OMAHA SYMPHONY
$5,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$5,000EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES
NEBRASKA ACADEMIC DECATHLON FOUNDATION
$2,500EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSES