Lincoln Community Foundation Sets New Record for Grant Distribution in 2018

Thanks to the foresight of generous donors, Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF; www.lcf.org) granted funds totaling more than $13 million in 2018. This record amount was distributed to 974 non-profit organizations with 85% of the grant dollars staying in Lancaster County.

Discretionary grants totaling close to $2 million were provided to local non-profits made possible by contributions to the Lincoln Forever Fund and from LCF donor endowment funds. Nearly $5 million was granted from designated funds that were created by donors to support the programs and operations of their favorite non-profits and houses of worship. Over $6 million was granted from Donor Advised Funds. These grants, which can be distributed to any eligible non-profit in the country, are directed by the donor using funds they set aside for charitable distribution.

Grants support a variety of donor interests including health and human services, community improvement, education and youth, arts and culture, environment and animals, and religion-related.

The Lincoln Community Foundation, established in 1955, strives to continually enrich the Lincoln community by promoting and achieving perpetual philanthropic support. The foundation currently manages $127 million in assets and has distributed more than $130 million in grants to non-profit organizations that have improved the lives of thousands of residents. Learn more about LCF online at www.lcf.org or call (402) 474-2345.