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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 seek to support organizations committed to improving the lives of our neighbors. We help people who love Lincoln direct charitable gifts to support our local nonprofits and we make grants that respond to urgent needs in our community.
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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.
Let's make more possibilities together.
Every day we witness the beautiful ways that donor generosity is transformed into relief, innovation, hope and change.
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1,202Active Funds
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614Donor Advised Funds
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404Benefactors
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552Legacy Society Members
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Making More Good Possible
In 2025, we celebrated 70 years of making more possible in Lincoln thanks to the power of collective giving.
News & Stories
Communities across the country all strive for the same goal: housing options that are affordable to all income levels. The 2025 Lincoln Vital Signs report found that 45% of renting households in Lincoln pay 30% or more of their income on housing. Homeowners are feeling the squeeze too: 22% of mortgaged homeowners were cost-burdened, a 4% increase since 2019.
Our Philanthropy Services team is happy to keep an eye out for what’s trending in the field of charitable planning, especially developments that impact your work with your charitable clients and how those clients tap into tools and resources at the Foundation.
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution supporting the designation of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, observed each October. You’ve likely heard of this, and you may know that October 19 through 25 is the week in 2026.
From the Blog: “Nice to meet you”
If you are a donor or fund holder at LCF, or plan to establish a fund soon, consider introducing your advisors to our Philanthropy Services team. A simple introduction can make a tremendous difference in ultimately achieving your charitable goals.
