Joining our donor family offers an easy way for you to realize your charitable dreams. As our partner in giving, you receive the ease of use and tax advantages of a public charity — combined with the personal recognition, involvement and flexibility of a private foundation. You also gain access to extensive research and strategic thinking on ways to meet the community's greatest challenges And, because we plan to be here serving this community for a long time, you can feel sure that there will be a permanent source of funds available for issues you care about.

It's Easy

Giving should warm your heart, not burden you with tax complications and ongoing administrative details. Setting up a Foundation account is simple and quick, and we guide you carefully through the process. Once you’ve established an account, you’ll receive ongoing support from our giving professionals. Our goal is to make sure you never feel confused or overwhelmed.

Read how OCF partners Rick and Margaret Scofield use their OCF account to simplify giving.

It's Flexible

We take pride in customizing our services to help you meet your charitable goals. You can establish an account that supports specific charitable organizations, one that addresses our community's greatest areas of need or one that includes a broad field of interest. You also can contribute to an existing fund or make an unrestricted gift that our Board of Directors will put to good use in the community on your behalf.

Read how OCF partners Bill and Sally Hanley use their account to give to a variety of places in a variety of ways.

It Works for You

We are dedicated to helping you give with impact. Because the cost of maintaining our expert staff is spread among so many other OCF donors, nearly all of your financial gift will go to the charity of your choice. These giving professionals work on your behalf, making sure your account is wisely managed.

Read how the OCF helped partner Susan Peplow get more bang for her charitable buck.

It Works for Omaha

As a community leader, the Foundation is deeply concerned with the future of the greater Omaha area. Our staff members continually research community needs and charities. We do the homework, so that we can advise you on which needs are greatest and which nonprofit groups are doing the most good. We even offer fund options that automatically apply your donations to the most critical community needs.

Read how OCF partner Joel Russell depends on the OCF to keep his finger on the charitable pulse.

We know you consider your charitable gifts to be an investment — in your community, your church, your alma mater or whatever causes you select. Our giving professionals can help you assess the effectiveness of a grant, research a giving option or discuss opportunities with you. We care a great deal about the effectiveness of your gifts because we know that the joy of giving is the joy in making a difference.

If you have further questions about becoming a donor partner please call us at (402) 342-3458 or contact us.