What does the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation prioritize in its grantmaking?

Its stated priorities include scholarships and higher education, career and technical education, youth development and mentoring, nonprofit capacity building, public safety, human services, parks and libraries, and arts and cultural institutions. Recent grants show these themes in practice through university support, mentoring programs, and community capital projects.

What size grants does the foundation typically make?

The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered in the tens of thousands: p25 is $20,000, median grant size is $40,000, and p75 is $64,625. Recent giving also includes much larger institutional awards for capital campaigns, scholarships, and program support.

Does the foundation support recurring grantees?

Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including the University of Nebraska Foundation, Colorado State University Foundation, Hastings College Foundation, Avenue Scholars Foundation, Metropolitan Community College Foundation, and the University of Nebraska - Omaha. That pattern points to long-term institutional partnerships rather than one-off awards.

How does the foundation handle applications?

The active programs listed do not accept unsolicited applications. Scholarship and program support are administered through partner institutions or specific programs such as the Scott Scholars Program, the NE Eagle Scout Scholarship, and the Carolyn Scott Scholars Program.

Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation

Name: Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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OMAHA, NEWebsite4025021122

About Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation

Rooted in the values of Walter and Suzanne Scott, the Foundation expands access to education, builds leadership and strengthens community through strategic, long-term investments — including scholarships, capital projects and support for nonprofit capacity in Omaha and across Nebraska.

Focus Areas

Scholarships and higher educationCareer and technical educationYouth development and mentoringNonprofit capacity buildingPublic safety (police, fire, EMS)Human services (food, shelter, health, personal care)Parks, trails, libraries and community gathering spacesArts and cultural institutions

Who They Fund

individual students/scholars/award recipientsnonprofit organizations/institutional grantees

About Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation

A defining feature of the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation is its repeated, large-scale support for Nebraska higher education. The University of Nebraska Foundation received the largest recent grant at $22,378,452 in 2024, followed by additional multimillion-dollar awards in 2025 and 2023 for capital campaign, program support, and scholarships. That pattern sits alongside substantial gifts to colleges and universities such as Hastings College Foundation, Colorado State University Foundation, Creighton University, and Metropolitan Community College Foundation. The foundation also backs leadership pipelines and community institutions through grants to organizations like Teammates Mentoring Program, Avenue Scholars Foundation, and Omaha Community Foundation. Across its recent giving, the foundation combines scholarship funding with capital support and programmatic grants. Its work reaches students, nonprofits, and public-serving institutions, with a strong emphasis on education and Nebraska community infrastructure. The recurring presence of university foundations and Omaha-based organizations shows a long-term approach to institutions that shape the state’s talent pipeline and civic life. In addition to education, the foundation funds safety, parks, and cultural assets through strategic partnership grants that align with its broader community and education priorities.

What Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation Funds

Education is the clearest throughline in the foundation’s recent grants. The University of Nebraska Foundation received $7,516,624 in 2025 for capital campaign, program support, and scholarships, and Creighton University received $1,075,556 in 2025 for scholarships. The foundation also supports workforce and career pathways. Avenue Scholars Foundation received $2,230,000 in 2025 for general operating support and $1,417,100 in 2024 for general operating support and program support, reflecting an interest in sustained organizational capacity around student success. Metropolitan Community College Foundation received $1,308,626 in 2025 for program support, scholarships, and the Omaha Award. Leadership development appears in the grant portfolio as well. Teammates Mentoring Program received $3,025,000 in 2024 for event and program support, and Wayne State Foundation received $300,000 in 2025 for program support. Those awards fit the foundation’s stated emphasis on mentoring, leadership, and education access.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$25.7M

Total Assets

$965.1M

Total Revenue

$480.2M

Total Expenses

$49.9M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $20K and $65K, with a median of $40K.

25th Percentile

$20K

Median

$40K

75th Percentile

$65K

Geographic Reach

Local3 states funded

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION	LINCOLN, NE	$7,516,624	2025	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, PROGRAM SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS
HASTINGS COLLEGE FOUNDATION	HASTINGS, NE	$5,903,944	2025	SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION	FORT COLLINS, CO	$3,914,500	2025	SCHOLARSHIPS
AVENUE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION	OMAHA, NE	$2,230,000	2025	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - OMAHA	OMAHA, NE	$1,500,303	2025	CAPITAL PROJECTS
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION	OMAHA, NE	$1,308,626	2025	PROGRAM SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OMAHA AWARD
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY	OMAHA, NE	$1,075,556	2025	SCHOLARSHIPS
WAYNE STATE FOUNDATION	WAYNE, NE	$300,000	2025	PROGRAM SUPPORT
MADONNA SCHOOL	OMAHA, NE	$153,000	2025	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION	OMAHA, NE	$75,000	2025	PROGRAM SUPPORT, OMAHA AWARD AND EVENT
SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE	OMAHA, NE	$70,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
OPEN DOOR MISSION	OMAHA, NE	$67,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
PLATTE INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH	OMAHA, NE	$60,000	2025	PROGRAM SUPPORT
STEPHEN CENTER	OMAHA, NE	$58,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES INC	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
HEART MINISTRY CENTER	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
SAVING GRACE PERISHABLE FOOD RESCUE INC	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
TOGETHER INC	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
PROJECT HOUSEWORKS	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
WHISPERING ROOTS	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
PROJECT HARMONY	OMAHA, NE	$50,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
MICAH HOUSE	COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA	$46,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
INTERCULTURAL SENIOR CENTER	OMAHA, NE	$45,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES	OMAHA, NE	$45,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
COMPLETELY KIDS	OMAHA, NE	$45,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD & EVENT
CAROLE'S HOUSE OF HOPE	OMAHA, NE	$45,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE	OMAHA, NE	$45,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION	HASTINGS, NE	$41,250	2025	PROGRAM SUPPORT
SANTA MONICA INC	OMAHA, NE	$40,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION	OMAHA, NE	$40,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE	OMAHA, NE	$40,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION	OMAHA, NE	$40,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICES	COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA	$35,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
THE FURNITURE PROJECT	OMAHA, NE	$35,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
NEBRASKA DIAPER BANK	OMAHA, NE	$30,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA	OMAHA, NE	$30,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION	OMAHA, NE	$26,000	2025	EVENT
ANGELS AMONG US	OMAHA, NE	$25,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
MERCY HOUSING MIDWEST	LA VISTA, NE	$25,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
THE SALVATION ARMY	OMAHA, NE	$25,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
METRO REVAMP COLLECTIVE DBA REIMAGINE	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS	COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA	$20,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
THE DURHAM MUSEUM	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2025	EVENT
GIRLS INCORPORATED OF OMAHA	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
PARTNERSHIP 4 HOPE INC	OMAHA, NE	$20,000	2025	OMAHA AWARD
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MID-AMERICA COUNCIL	OMAHA, NE	$18,000	2025	EVENT
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION	NORFOLK, NE	$17,100	2025	PROGRAM SUPPORT

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