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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
As 2027 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 2026 gifts are completed on time.
Women are playing an increasingly influential role in wealth management and new research suggests that advisors have an opportunity to strengthen relationships by paying closer attention to what female clients want from financial advice.
It can be tempting to begin a charitable planning conversation with tools like donor advised funds, charitable trusts, QCDs, appreciated stock and the tax benefits associated with each. But new research suggests that starting with the “why” may be more important.
Join Our Team
The Vice President of Communications is responsible for creating and implementing strategies for promoting and increasing the Foundation’s brand awareness and communicating its priorities to donors, potential donors, board members, professional advisors, community partners, staff and other constituencies.
