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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
Year-end giving deadlines
The Season of Gratitude and Giving
As 2026 approaches, the Lincoln Community Foundation is here to help you make the most of your year-end charitable giving. Please keep the following deadlines in mind to ensure your 2025 gifts are completed on time.
News & Stories
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.
While preparing for this year’s Community Foundation Week, a yearly campaign across the country celebrating the impact that philanthropy – both big and small – has on the places we call home, it felt like the perfect moment to spotlight the dedication and heart that fuels everything we do year-round at the Lincoln Community Foundation.
Connecting the pieces to build a brighter future.
When access to quality childcare is more available and affordable, we open doors to potential, promise and possibility. Support early childhood in our community with a gift to Lincoln Littles today.
