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Since 1955, we have been privileged to be part of many wonderful legacies by connecting donor generosity to local needs. We serve as a faithful steward for many types of philanthropic gifts and help donors create lasting legacies of giving.
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We work closely with attorneys, trust officers, financial advisors and other professionals to ensure your clients can best accomplish their charitable and tax-planning goals. We are a resource and offer educational opportunities and planning expertise in the area of charitable giving.
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We are a catalyzing force that seeks to create a better future for our community. We focus our support to address identified community needs and opportunities by uniting people, institutions and resources to lead positive change.
Philanthropy in motion.
In 2024, the philanthropic vision of generous donors laid the groundwork for a brighter future.
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1,160Active Funds
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586Donor Advised Funds
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403Benefactors
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531Legacy Society Members
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LCF’s scholarship application for 2026-2027 is now open!
Generous donors have established 93 scholarship funds that benefit students in Lancaster County and across the state of Nebraska. These funds award around 300 scholarship opportunities totaling more than $600,000.
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The new program by Lincoln Littles and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) recognizes employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting working families with young children, implement family-friendly workplace practices for their employees and help make Lincoln a great place to live, work and play by prioritizing family well-being and early childhood support.
At the Lincoln Community Foundation, we are honored to work with you and so many other families, individuals, and businesses to help organize your charitable giving and support favorite charities that make a difference in our community. As the year winds down, keep these 10 tips in mind:
As you counsel clients through year-end tax planning, the Lincoln Community Foundation encourages you to remind them that 2025 presents a critical window of opportunity for charitable giving before major provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) take effect on January 1, 2026. The new law could significantly reshape the tax treatment of charitable contributions in ways that may reduce the tax value of gifts made after this year.
