UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$10.2M+4% YoY
Grants
500
Median Grant
$10K
Organizations Funded
1,016
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Foundation Overview
Mission
For over 160 years, Union Pacific has helped Build America—serving as an economic engine and improving the quality of life for millions. The Community Ties Giving Program invests in high-quality nonprofits that foster safe, prosperous and inclusive communities in the cities and towns where we operate.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
YMCA of Greater New York lifeguard task force (seed funding since 2023); Open Hearts Initiative for unhoused New Yorkers; THE CITY nonprofit news organization; $5.1 million in 514 grants to nonprofits; workforce development STEM programs; safety education projects; community spaces improvements; environmental sustainability projects with The Nature Conservancy ($3 million over three years)
How to Apply
Annual competitive online process for nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Applications for 2025 cycle due May 14. Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000. Must create new profile each year. Complete eligibility questionnaire first, then full application if eligible. Uses Blackbaud YourCause GrantsConnect software. Technical support: upf@up.com
Does Not Fund
Social, labor, alumni and fraternal organizations; professional and amateur sports organizations; political organizations; organizations channeling grants to third parties (except United Way); organizations requiring fiscal sponsors; organizations that discriminate; private foundations; terrorist organizations; non-US-based charities; organizations not primarily serving Union Pacific communities; consecutive funding limitation (ineligible after three consecutive years)
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$10.2M
Grants
500
Median
$10K
States
25
$9.8M
Grants
557
Median
$10K
States
26
$10.3M
Grants
534
Median
$10K
States
25
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$14K
75th Pctile
$900K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $14K.
Largest Recent Grants
$900K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
NE · EDUCATION: HIGHER / HEALTH AND WELLNESS
$600K
2024
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
DC · 30 - COMMUNITY/ CIVIC\ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$600K
2024
OMAHA DISCOVERY TRUST
NE · COMMUNITY SPACES
$500K
2024
DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT TRUST
NE · PUBLIC SPACES: RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION
$500K
2024
COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST
NE · PUBLIC SPACES: RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.