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About Omaha's Charitable Contributions Committee
The Lincoln Financial Foundation established its Omaha-based Charitable Contributions Committee in July 2006. Since that time, the committee has dedicated itself to improving the quality of life in those communities throughout the Omaha area where Lincoln Financial employees live and work.
In keeping with the Foundation's mission, the Omaha committee focuses its efforts on funding arts, education/workforce development, and human services programs.
Contact Information
Any questions regarding Lincoln Financial Group's philanthropic giving in the Omaha area should be directed to:
Nancy Todd
Program Officer
Lincoln Financial Group
8801 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
402 361-2565 phone
402 501-9445 fax
Nancy.Todd@LFG.com
Grantee Spotlight
Omaha Performing Arts Society
Lincoln Financial Foundation is partnering with the Omaha Performing Arts Society to provide access to world-class modern dance in Omaha. A $50,000 grant made through Lincoln Foundation and Lincoln Financial Group will underwrite the organization's 2007–2008 dance series, featuring three of the country's best modern dance companies.
"We are thrilled to receive the support of Lincoln Financial Group and Lincoln Financial Foundation," said Joan Squires, president of Omaha Performing Arts. "This partnership furthers our efforts to bring the finest in performing arts to the Omaha area."
The Lincoln Financial Group Dance Series will showcase three highly diverse and athletic styles of dance at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. They include Ballet Hispanico, one of the nation's preeminent Hispanic dance companies; The Parsons Dance Company, an exuberant and athletic New York City troupe; and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized throughout the world as one of the foremost dance interpreters of the African-American experience.
Learn more about Omaha Performing Arts Society.
2006 Grant Recipients
The following grants have been awarded in 2006:
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Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
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Boy Scouts of America
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Brush Up Nebraska
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Child Saving Institute, Inc.
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Children's Respite Care Center
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Conference for Inclusive Communities
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Donors Trust (Qwest Center)
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Girls, Inc.
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Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
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Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc.
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Heartland Family Service
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Joslyn Art Museum
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Junior Achievement
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Lauritzen Gardens
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Museum of Nebraska Art
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Nebraska Cultural Endowment Foundation
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Nebraska Shakespeare Festival
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Omaha Community Playhouse
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Omaha Symphony
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Omaha Theater Company for Young People
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Opera Omaha
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Omaha Performing Arts Society
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Salvation Army
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Stephen Center
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United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
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United Way of the Midlands
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University of Nebraska/Lincoln
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Uta Halee and Cooper Village
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Visiting Nurse Association
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YMCA Omaha Council Bluffs Metro Area
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YWCA
To see a list of previous grantees, click here.
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