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Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund
The Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund is dedicated to the improvement and long-term viability of our community.
The Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund encourages people from all walks of life to give back to their community by providing a full range of gift opportunities. A volunteer Fund Advisory Committee works actively to increase charitable giving and award grants to worthwhile organizations that are addressing the emerging needs and future opportunities in our community.
The Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund enhances the quality of life and helps create new opportunities in Nemaha County by:
- Supporting and strengthening local nonprofit organizations
- Providing innovative ways for donors to benefit their community
- Identifying needs and making grants in our community
- Participating in partnerships with other community groups
As an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation, all contributions to the Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund are tax-deductible. The Nebraska Community Foundation is confirmed in compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, and has met the nation’s highest philanthropic standards of operational quality, integrity and accountability.
Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2012 Now Available(July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012)
In the News
Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund Receives $2,500 Through Monsanto Ag Program
March 17, 2011
By Darrell Wellman with the Nemaha County Herald
Article reprinted with permission of the Nemaha County Herald.
Opened: May 2003
Related Towns: Auburn, Brock, Brownville, Johnson, Julian, Nemaha, Peru
Related Counties: Nemaha
Contact Info
Name: Sharon Hessler
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Related Account(s)
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HTC Endowment Account
An endowment to support HomeTown Competitiveness activities related to leadership, youth and entrepreneurship.
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Joel Smith Memorial
To memorialize Joel Smith by making grants to local youth groups and other charitable organizations that help people in need in the Nemaha County, Nebraska area.
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Peru Cemetery Sidewalk Account
To support the maintenance of the public sidewalk leading to the entrance of the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Peru, Nebraska. This sidewalk gives hikers a panoramic view of the Missouri River valley in this historic community.
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Unrestricted Endowment
A permanent account whose assets are invested to generate an ongoing source of income year after year. Investment earnings from the endowment are used to support community improvements and programs. The Fund Advisory Committee determines how the money generated from the endowment will be used to benefit the community now and in the future.
