About Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
We exist to support students, empower educators, and strengthen our schools through philanthropy. As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, we raise funds for programs, resources, and supports that tax dollars cannot provide.
Focus Areas
K-12 educationScholarshipsStudent emergency assistanceClassroom grants / teacher resourcesArts & musicSTEMSpecial educationLiteracyHealth & wellnessExpanded learning opportunities
Who They Fund
studentsstudent families / caregivers
Funding Style
About Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
A defining feature of The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools is that it channels major support directly to Lincoln Public Schools while also running smaller grant and award programs for students, educators, and school-based projects. Its recent giving includes three large general-support grants to Lincoln Public Schools of $2,903,166 in 2024, $1,073,977 in 2023, and $700,401 in 2025, showing sustained district-level support across multiple years. Alongside that core commitment, the foundation funds student emergency help, classroom crowdfunding, scholarships, educator recognition, study tours, and specialized student awards tied to programs such as automotive technology. The structure of the grantmaking suggests a mix of institutional support and targeted assistance inside the same school district. Some awards are routed through named programs like the Student Emergency Fund and Scholarships, while others support specific school needs through FoundationGIVE campaigns or annual award cycles. Recent grants also show direct payments to local vendors and service providers for student family assistance, transportation, and other program expenses connected to the district.
What Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Funds
Student support is a recurring theme. The Student Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance for Lincoln Public Schools students and their families for rent, utilities, groceries, gas, and other essentials during extraordinary circumstances. The LPS School Lunch Support Fund extends that pattern into meal access, supporting school lunch programs and students’ access to school meals in the district. The foundation also backs postsecondary transitions through scholarships for LPS seniors; in 2024-2025 it reported awarding over $148,000 to more than 80 students. Educational enrichment appears in the Elizabeth Grone Study Tour Mini Grant, which supports short-term study tour experiences for LPS students. Career and technical learning shows up in the Howard Cook Fund for Automotive Technology, which supports Lincoln High School automotive technology programs and students.
How Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Gives
The foundation’s typical grant size is $8,132 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $41,318 at the 75th percentile. Its recent grant list includes repeated support across 2023, 2024, and 2025 for Lincoln Public Schools and for the category labeled Various Grants 5000, indicating an ongoing grant cycle rather than isolated one-off awards. The organization is an independent 501(c)(3), and it does not fund individuals. It also does not make program-related investments. The mix of general support, program-specific expense funding, and direct assistance to beneficiaries points to a multi-channel grantmaking model.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.6M
Total Assets
$18.4M
Total Revenue
$3M
Total Expenses
$5.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $41K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$41K
Geographic Reach
Regional6 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
NATALIA WIITA
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