Peter Kiewit Foundation

Peter Kiewit Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska with $466.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$466.6Mtotal assets
1996IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Peter Kiewit Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $31.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • University of Nebraska Foundation $11M
  • Omaha Discovery Trust $5.3M
  • Joslyn Art Museum $2M
  • Community Information Trust $1.3M
  • Creighton University $1M
  • Museum of Nebraska Art $700K
  • Collective for Youth $665K
  • Yanney Heritage Park Foundation $600K
  • Union For Contemporary Art Inc $600K
  • Holy Name Housing Corporation $525K
  • Midwest Housing Development Fund Inc $500K
  • City of Columbus $500K
  • Spark Capital $500K
  • YMCA of Hastings Nebraska $500K
  • Habitat for Humanity of Omaha $450K
  • Nebraska Enterprise Fund $450K
  • Nebraska Children and Families Foundation $400K
  • Metropolitan Community College Foundation $324K
  • Kearney Family Young Mens Christian Association $300K
  • Gesu Housing Inc $300K
  • National Audubon Society Inc $288K
  • North Platte Community College Foundation $265K
  • United Way of the Midlands $250K
  • Omaha Community Playhouse $250K
  • Central Community College Foundation Inc $249K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$30.8M
  • FY2021$36.4M
  • FY2022$54.5M
  • FY2023$33.2M

About Peter Kiewit Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersOmaha, Nebraska
  • EIN476098282
  • IRS ruling1996

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Peter Kiewit Foundation?

Peter Kiewit Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska with $466.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Peter Kiewit Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Peter Kiewit Foundation?

Peter Kiewit Foundation's EIN is 476098282. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Peter Kiewit Foundation?

Private foundations like Peter Kiewit Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Peter Kiewit Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.