Bernard K And Norma F Heuermann Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily in education, community development, and health. Its mission includes funding scholarships, educational programs, and community initiatives, reflecting a commitment to enhancing local welfare and promoting educational opportunities. The foundation serves diverse populations through grants to schools, food pantries, health organizations, and community development projects. It primarily operates within Nebraska, demonstrating a strong focus on local engagement and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Nebraska-based nonprofit or program (schools, scholarship funds, community foundations, local health, youth, or civic organizations) seeking operating or program support, typically in the $1,000–$25,000 range and with local community ties.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or a clear program presence in Nebraska (local counties such as Hamilton County).
- • Education, scholarship, community development, food security, local health, youth development, or historical preservation work.
- • Request size aligned with the stated $1,000–$25,000 guideline (or ability to work through a community foundation intermediary).
- • Willingness to submit materials by mail or follow the foundation’s attached application guidelines.
- • Existing local credibility or prior relationships with area community foundations or local funders.
Geography
Grants appear in three states but about 99% of dollars and the vast majority of grant counts are concentrated in Nebraska, indicating a tightly in‑state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 34 distinct grantees across education, community foundations, health, youth, and local civic groups, demonstrating a broad set of independent recipients for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation funded 13 new recipients in 2023 and maintains an attached application guideline plus a PO Box/phone contact, which together indicate that unfamiliar applicants can plausibly enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
