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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 Lincoln Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its board of directors: Yohance Christie, City of Lincoln; Shannon Harner, Nebraska Investment Finance Authority; Alyssa Martin, Nelnet; Max Rodenburg, NEBCO, Inc. and The Abel Foundation; John Skretta, Lincoln Public Schools and David Spinar, RBC Wealth Management.
If your client base includes philanthropic individuals and families, you’re likely aware that gifts of real estate are an option to fund charitable giving. Real estate is the largest asset class in the world, yet various industry sources suggest that only 3% of charitable giving involves gifts of real estate.
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you are no stranger to witnessing the ripple effects of life’s unexpected curveballs. If you represent a client over many years, you’re very likely at some point to help the client through a serious illness, a loved one’s death, business challenges, marital dissolution, strained relationships with children, or all of the above.
Join our growing team of professionals!
We're looking for a Senior Philanthropic Advisor to cultivate philanthropic relationships with an emphasis on legacy and planned gifts, helping donors make a lasting impact in our community.
