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    Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation

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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 granteesevent participants and local community audiences

    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.

    How Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation Gives

    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

    About 92% of grants go to recipients in NE.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Funding Style

    capital/capital campaigns and capital projectsgeneral operating support (unrestricted/organizational sustainability)program support (program delivery funding)scholarships/direct financial aid to individualsevent support & awards/prizes (one-time awards, recognition)

    Topics

    scholarship funding for students/individual recipientscapital projects and facility/infrastructure investmentgeneral operating funding for nonprofit sustainabilityprogrammatic grants to support service deliveryevent funding and community/organizational eventsawards/prizes (Omaha Award) for individuals or organizations

    Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $20,000, a median of $40,000, and a p75 of $64,625. The recent file also shows a small set of very large institutional awards, especially for capital campaigns, scholarships, and program support. Giving is relationship-based and recurring: several recipients appear in multiple years, including the University of Nebraska Foundation, Hastings College Foundation, Colorado State University Foundation, Avenue Scholars Foundation, Metropolitan Community College Foundation, and the University of Nebraska - Omaha. The foundation does not fund individuals directly, and the programs listed are not open to unsolicited applications.

    Where Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Nebraska, with 92% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Lincoln and Omaha anchor the portfolio: Lincoln recipients include the University of Nebraska Foundation, Teammates Mentoring Program, and the Foundation for Lincoln Public School, while Omaha recipients include Avenue Scholars Foundation, University of Nebraska - Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Foundation, and Omaha Community Foundation. Outside Nebraska, recent grants also reached Fort Collins, Colorado through Colorado State University Foundation.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation

    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.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: Up to $75K

    The Omaha Award

    food securitybasic needsshelter+4 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing with the IRS or qualifying government entities under section 170(c). Organizations or programs should be located in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area and provide direct services meeting basic needs. The program generally does not fund individuals, fundraising events, endowments, annual campaigns, elementary or secondary schools, churches or religious organizations, advocacy/lobbying groups, or athletic team sponsorships.

    Deadline: Applications accepted through August 1 each year; reviewed in order received.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses Sep 1, 2026Award: Up to $50K

    Jack Lewis Safety Fund

    public safetyemergency responseequipment+2 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must serve a Nebraska community with 5,000 or fewer residents or be located in Mills, Harrison, or Pottawattamie Counties in southwest Iowa. Eligible applicants include municipalities, first responder departments structured as a government entity or nonprofit, rural fire districts, or similar fiscal agents. Private EMS providers and regional health systems are not eligible. Requests for reimbursement of past purchases or debt retirement are not considered.

    Deadline: Spring cycle closes March 15; fall cycle closes September 1. Applications can be made once per year.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATIONLINCOLN, NE$7,516,6242025CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, PROGRAM SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS
    HASTINGS COLLEGE FOUNDATIONHASTINGS, NE$5,903,9442025SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONFORT COLLINS, CO$3,914,5002025SCHOLARSHIPS
    AVENUE SCHOLARS FOUNDATIONOMAHA, NE$2,230,0002025GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - OMAHAOMAHA, NE$1,500,3032025CAPITAL PROJECTS
    METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONOMAHA, NE$1,308,6262025PROGRAM SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OMAHA AWARD
    CREIGHTON UNIVERSITYOMAHA, NE$1,075,5562025SCHOLARSHIPS
    WAYNE STATE FOUNDATIONWAYNE, NE$300,0002025PROGRAM SUPPORT
    MADONNA SCHOOLOMAHA, NE$153,0002025CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
    OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONOMAHA, NE$75,0002025PROGRAM SUPPORT, OMAHA AWARD AND EVENT
    SIENA FRANCIS HOUSEOMAHA, NE$70,0002025OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
    OPEN DOOR MISSIONOMAHA, NE$67,0002025OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
    PLATTE INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCHOMAHA, NE$60,0002025PROGRAM SUPPORT
    STEPHEN CENTEROMAHA, NE$58,0002025OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
    YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES INCOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INCOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    HEART MINISTRY CENTEROMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHAOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLANDOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    SAVING GRACE PERISHABLE FOOD RESCUE INCOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    TOGETHER INCOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    PROJECT HOUSEWORKSOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    WHISPERING ROOTSOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    PROJECT HARMONYOMAHA, NE$50,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    MICAH HOUSECOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$46,0002025OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
    INTERCULTURAL SENIOR CENTEROMAHA, NE$45,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIESOMAHA, NE$45,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    COMPLETELY KIDSOMAHA, NE$45,0002025OMAHA AWARD & EVENT
    CAROLE'S HOUSE OF HOPEOMAHA, NE$45,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    CHILD SAVING INSTITUTEOMAHA, NE$45,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONHASTINGS, NE$41,2502025PROGRAM SUPPORT
    SANTA MONICA INCOMAHA, NE$40,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    HEARTLAND HOPE MISSIONOMAHA, NE$40,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICEOMAHA, NE$40,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATIONOMAHA, NE$40,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICESCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$35,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    THE FURNITURE PROJECTOMAHA, NE$35,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    NEBRASKA DIAPER BANKOMAHA, NE$30,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKAOMAHA, NE$30,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATIONOMAHA, NE$26,0002025EVENT
    ANGELS AMONG USOMAHA, NE$25,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    MERCY HOUSING MIDWESTLA VISTA, NE$25,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    THE SALVATION ARMYOMAHA, NE$25,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    METRO REVAMP COLLECTIVE DBA REIMAGINEOMAHA, NE$20,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFSCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA$20,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    THE DURHAM MUSEUMOMAHA, NE$20,0002025EVENT
    GIRLS INCORPORATED OF OMAHAOMAHA, NE$20,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    PARTNERSHIP 4 HOPE INCOMAHA, NE$20,0002025OMAHA AWARD
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MID-AMERICA COUNCILOMAHA, NE$18,0002025EVENT
    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONNORFOLK, NE$17,1002025PROGRAM SUPPORT

    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION

    $7,516,624
    LINCOLN, NE2025

    CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, PROGRAM SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS

    HASTINGS COLLEGE FOUNDATION

    $5,903,944
    HASTINGS, NE2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $3,914,500
    FORT COLLINS, CO2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    AVENUE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

    $2,230,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - OMAHA

    $1,500,303
    OMAHA, NE2025

    CAPITAL PROJECTS

    METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

    $1,308,626
    OMAHA, NE2025

    PROGRAM SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OMAHA AWARD

    CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

    $1,075,556
    OMAHA, NE2025

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    WAYNE STATE FOUNDATION

    $300,000
    WAYNE, NE2025

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    MADONNA SCHOOL

    $153,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

    OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $75,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    PROGRAM SUPPORT, OMAHA AWARD AND EVENT

    SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE

    $70,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

    OPEN DOOR MISSION

    $67,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

    PLATTE INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH

    $60,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    STEPHEN CENTER

    $58,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

    YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES INC

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    HEART MINISTRY CENTER

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    SAVING GRACE PERISHABLE FOOD RESCUE INC

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    TOGETHER INC

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    PROJECT HOUSEWORKS

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    WHISPERING ROOTS

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    PROJECT HARMONY

    $50,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    MICAH HOUSE

    $46,000
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    OMAHA AWARD AND PROGRAM SUPPORT

    INTERCULTURAL SENIOR CENTER

    $45,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES

    $45,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    COMPLETELY KIDS

    $45,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD & EVENT

    CAROLE'S HOUSE OF HOPE

    $45,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE

    $45,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

    $41,250
    HASTINGS, NE2025

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    SANTA MONICA INC

    $40,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION

    $40,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE

    $40,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

    $40,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICES

    $35,000
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    THE FURNITURE PROJECT

    $35,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    NEBRASKA DIAPER BANK

    $30,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA

    $30,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION

    $26,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    EVENT

    ANGELS AMONG US

    $25,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    MERCY HOUSING MIDWEST

    $25,000
    LA VISTA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    THE SALVATION ARMY

    $25,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    METRO REVAMP COLLECTIVE DBA REIMAGINE

    $20,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS

    $20,000
    COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    THE DURHAM MUSEUM

    $20,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    EVENT

    GIRLS INCORPORATED OF OMAHA

    $20,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    PARTNERSHIP 4 HOPE INC

    $20,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    OMAHA AWARD

    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MID-AMERICA COUNCIL

    $18,000
    OMAHA, NE2025

    EVENT

    NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

    $17,100
    NORFOLK, NE2025

    PROGRAM SUPPORT