What We Don't Fund

In order to apply, organizations are required to have a tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) and be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. Preference is given to organizations seeking funding from a broad base of foundations, businesses and individuals.

While we wish that we could consider every type of program and organization for funding, we have a limited number of resources. As a result, we are unable to consider grant applications for the following:

  • Programs that do not address one of the critical issues identified by the Mutual of Omaha Foundation
  • Endowment funds
  • Projects of religious denominations or sects, other than eligible educational, health or human service related projects
  • Support of individuals including education, research or product development
  • Travel for individuals or groups
  • Event sponsorships, tickets/tables (to be considered for event sponsorships, please e-mail a message of intent to: community.affairs@mutualofomaha.com)
  • Team sponsorships or athletic scholarships
  • Political actions, candidates or lobbying efforts
  • Groups, organizations or programs whose principal funding comes from federal, state or local taxes, except for certain activities of the state university system
  • Requests for civic or commemorative advertising
  • Social clubs, labor or fraternal organizations
  • Festival participation
  • The creation or maintenance of monuments or memorials
  • Programs or organizations outside the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area

Also, as a general rule, organizations with an "active" grant may not apply. An "active" grant is a grant that has been received within the last 12 months. This grant will not be considered "closed" until a final report has been received on the project or organization for which the grant was provided. Organizations are asked to limit their requests to one application per calendar year.


Our mission is to prevent and break the cycle of poverty for families in the Omaha metropolitan area.