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The University of Nebraska Foundation receives over $500 million in private donations

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Foundation announced $532.8 million in private donations, a first for the foundation, during the fiscal year that ended June 30.  The first for...

University of Nebraska Surpasses $500 Million in Private Support

58,433 donors made a gift during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Real estate conference to recognize $158M Omaha library project, four ‘hall of fame’ pros 

Nebraska’s largest annual conference of real estate and development experts, now in its 37th year, is poised to recognize Omaha’s new $158 million public library as its pick for a...

Regents OK shared governance of Nebraska Medicine with Omaha Community Foundation

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave the final go-ahead Tuesday to share governance of the Nebraska Medicine healthcare system with Omaha philanthropists and bring in m...

Nonprofit helps NACS teachers, students with cost of education

he NACS Education Foundation was founded to provide funding for resources that may not be available through public dollars. That means they have had a busy start to the school year...

2026 Jet Linx Aviation Institute Golf Classic Raises over $50K

The 2026 Jet Linx Aviation Institute Golf Classic raised more than $50,000 to support scholarships and student opportunities, continuing 30 years of impact.

30 Years of Impact: Jet Linx Aviation Institute Golf Classic Supports the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's 2026 Jet Linx Aviation Institute Golf Classic raised more than $50,000 to support aviation student scholarships and success. Celebrating 30 ye...

Lowe's awards $100,000 to Topeka non-profit project to help FASD adults

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A renovation project that will transform a greenhouse into a vocational, employment and food-production resource was awarded $100,000 dollars. Dream Acres Fetal Alc...

Community Foundation Awards $6.6M, Plans for Future

Aug. 12 | Lexington health findings, Omaha school approved

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 12, include: closure of Tyson Foods plant in Lexington left workers with lots of questions, Omaha school gets approval to open after...

Omaha’s Creighton University continues downtown growth, opens $50M housing hall

OMAHA — A new $50 million Creighton University student residence hall opened this week, adding to the private university’s continued transformation of parts of Omaha’s urban core....

King Foundation Awards $25,000 to Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 22, 2026) — For the third consecutive year, the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation has invested in the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF...

Topeka non-profit holds first-ever gala fundraiser

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Tickets are sold out to a local non-profit organization's inaugural fundraiser gala being hosted this Saturday. Astra Mental Health & Recovery Foundation is put...

Gene Haas Foundation gives $1 million to expand NCAT at WSU Tech

The money will support construction of a new 85,500-square-foot facility that will allow WSU Tech to train an additional 1,450 students each school year.

Kansas Masonic Foundation awards $100,000 to 18 organizations

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Several organizations across the Sunflower State have been awarded $100,000 through the Kansas Masonic Foundation's second annual Local Community Grants Program. Th...

Rutledge Cancer Foundation’s $1.5 Million ACES Grant Fuels Groundbreaking Research to Advance New Treatments for Ewing S...

FORT WORTH, Texas — August 2026 — Rutledge Cancer Foundation (RCF) is advancing an ambitious new approach to Ewing sarcoma research through its $1.5 million ACES Grant (Advancing C...

Omaha officials announce four affordable housing projects as part of $40 million investment

Omaha leaders on Monday announced four projects to expand and renovate affordable housing options in the city, including fixing up the vacant City View apartment building that wa...

Sparklight Awards $5,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to Schroeder Family Exploreum

The grant will fund technology that supports interactive educational programming and hands-on learning experience.

Grant to fund emergency service magnets for Bourbon County

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes has received a grant from the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation to distribute 500 magnets listing local emergency and social service contacts thr...

Wells County Foundation receives $697K matching grant

The Wells County Foundation, Inc. has received a matching fund grant totaling $697,000 as part of the ninth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tom...

Bone Bash fundraiser for Arthritis Foundation set for Sept. 26 in Carmel

Kjell Wangensteen, executive director of the Arthritis Foundation of Indiana, joined reporter Carolene Mays to discuss the foundation's mission and its upcoming Bone Bash fundraise...

Mighty Match Up 2026 supporting local nonprofits

Blue Jacket, Embassy Theatre, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne are all partnering to raise money.

July 22 | Omaha budget, Hall of Fame vote, Burbank off ballot

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 22, include: Omaha Mayor John Ewing signed the city's minimum wage ordinance, setting up an expected legal battle with Nebraska Attor...

Neighborhood CU Foundation Awards Five Scholarships to Students Exploring the Impact of Student Loans

The Neighborhood CU Foundation awarded five $2,000 scholarships to outstanding students through its 2026 scholarship program, recognizing thoughtful essays on the importance of und...