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    THE LOZIER FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    OMAHA, NEEIN 943027928 Website

    Annual Giving

    $49.2M+37% YoY

    Grants

    450

    Median Grant

    $38K

    Organizations Funded

    291

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Lozier Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for the underrepresented communities in the Omaha/Metro area; vision is a safe and flourishing community that has equitable access to wellness, education, jobs, and housing.

    Focus Areas

    youth developmentearly childhood educationk-12 educationteacher professional developmentmental health servicescommunity health centersfood securityaffordable housing and home repair

    Grant Types

    general operating supportcapital grantsprogram/project supportcapacity building (staffing and professional development)equipment and facility grants

    Funded Initiatives

    Leadership gift to establish distinguished chair of literacy at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Development of Nelson Mandela Elementary, an independent nonprofit elementary school serving high-poverty scholars in North Omaha area.

    How to Apply

    Submit formal Letter of Intent (LOI) to foundationassistance@lozierfoundation.org if not received an application invitation. Once approved, receive invitation and follow guidelines to complete application through Goapply platform.

    Does Not Fund

    Organizations affiliated with endowments, the arts, churches and religious organizations, fraternities or sororities and memorial contributions are typically excluded from funding.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+37%

    $49.2M

    Grants

    450

    Median

    $38K

    States

    16

    2023+54%

    $36.0M

    Grants

    245

    Median

    $40K

    States

    13

    2022

    $23.4M

    Grants

    245

    Median

    $30K

    States

    12

    Grant Size Distribution

    $38K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $450

    Smallest

    $10K

    25th Pctile

    $100K

    75th Pctile

    $2.0M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $100K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $2.0M

    2024

    MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION

    NE · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    $2.0M

    2024

    FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS

    NE · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    $1.5M

    2024

    BLACK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF OMAHA

    NE · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    $1.3M

    2024

    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION

    NE · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    $1.1M

    2024

    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION

    NE · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

    Geographic Focus

    NE
    $44.5M386 grants
    IA
    $2.5M18 grants
    DC
    $1.3M7 grants
    CA
    $500K2 grants
    SD
    $102K2 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $437.1M
    $49.2M(11.3%)
    2023
    $458.8M
    $36.0M(7.9%)
    2022
    $454.7M
    $23.4M(5.1%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    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.

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