With recent legislative updates, charitable giving with IRAs has become even more advantageous. As such, we wanted to share an overview of the IRA Charitable Rollover and details on how the […]
Jan 23rd, 2020
Advisors, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa
The Omaha Community Foundation believes that engaged residents are in invaluable part of a strong community. Therefore, Community Interest Funds are designed to empower everyday community members to make decisions […]
Jan 16th, 2020
In the Community
Omaha Gives! is the community’s online platform to showcase the region’s spirit of generosity, increase awareness about local nonprofits, and celebrate the collective effort it takes to make the Omaha-Council […]
Jan 15th, 2020
In the Community
As of December 31, 2019 Sara Boyd, former President and CEO, has departed the Omaha Community Foundation. The official announcement was made to the public on November 6, 2019. Matt […]
Jan 3rd, 2020
News, Philanthropy
As we near the end of 2019 and the holiday giving season, our team at the Foundation is busy working with our fundholders and local advisors to help accomplish their […]
Dec 17th, 2019
Advisors, Philanthropy
Recently Blake Hoogeveen reflected on his family’s involvement with the Foundation; from joining OCF’s Omaha Venture Group six years ago, to bringing his young kids to the most recent Youth […]
Dec 16th, 2019
Philanthropy
It’s often stated that our community is home to some of the most generous people in the nation – and we have proof. With the addition of the 2019 graduation […]
Dec 16th, 2019
Advisors, Philanthropy
As you read this column, the world will have just participated in Giving Tuesday, an online global giving celebration held each Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday. Started in 2012, it’s […]
Dec 5th, 2019
Philanthropy
This year marks an important milestone, as the Iowa County Endowment Fund Program celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Through the County Endowment Fund Program, a percentage of the state’s gaming tax […]
Dec 2nd, 2019
Southwest Iowa
Since 2015, the Omaha Community Foundation has hosted an annual Youth in Philanthropy event to celebrate the spirit of giving in some of the youngest members of our community. On […]
Nov 27th, 2019
Philanthropy