Peter Kiewit Foundation
Annual Giving
$29.2M-12% YoY
Grants
160
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
125
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Our mission is to create opportunities for people to live in and help build strong and vibrant communities, achieve economic success, and enjoy a high quality of life. We support efforts that align with our strategic impact areas, primarily in the Omaha metro area and across the state of Nebraska.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy full scholarships at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; $70 million Peter Kiewit Institute establishment; college access programs; youth development initiatives; downtown Omaha development projects
How to Apply
Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited proposals or requests for funding due to decision to sunset in 2030. Previously had six-step process requiring initial contact with team member and matching funds requirement.
Does Not Fund
Debt retirement; operational deficits; endowments; general fund drives; annual appeals; event sponsorship; routine public works projects; geographic restrictions outside Nebraska and Western Iowa within 100 miles of Omaha
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$29.2M
Grants
160
Median
$50K
States
2
$33.2M
Grants
140
Median
$50K
States
2
$54.5M
Grants
149
Median
$50K
States
3
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$219
Smallest
$23K
25th Pctile
$150K
75th Pctile
$5.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $23K and $150K.
Largest Recent Grants
$5.0M
2024
Omaha Discovery Trust
NE · To provide capital support for the construction of the Kiewit Discovery Center. (Luminarium)
$3.0M
2024
University of Nebraska Foundation
NE · To provide capital support for the UNO Durham Science Center Renovation Project.
$2.5M
2024
University of Nebraska Foundation
NE · To provide capital support for Phase I of the Go Big Capital Campaign.
$1.3M
2024
Community Information Trust
NE · To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library.
$1.3M
2024
Community Information Trust
NE · To provide capital support for the new Omaha Central Public Library.
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.