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Since 1955, we have been privileged to be part of many wonderful legacies by connecting donor generosity to local needs. We serve as a faithful steward for many types of philanthropic gifts and help donors create lasting legacies of giving.
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We work closely with attorneys, trust officers, financial advisors and other professionals to ensure your clients can best accomplish their charitable and tax-planning goals. We are a resource and offer educational opportunities and planning expertise in the area of charitable giving.
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We are a catalyzing force that seeks to create a better future for our community. We focus our support to address identified community needs and opportunities by uniting people, institutions and resources to lead positive change.
Philanthropy in motion.
In 2024, the philanthropic vision of generous donors laid the groundwork for a brighter future.
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1,160Active Funds
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586Donor Advised Funds
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403Benefactors
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531Legacy Society Members
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LCF’s scholarship application for 2026-2027 is now open!
Generous donors have established 93 scholarship funds that benefit students in Lancaster County and across the state of Nebraska. These funds award around 300 scholarship opportunities totaling more than $600,000.
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The Weaver Awards are part of a constellation of activities designed to celebrate and support weavers – everyday neighbors who are building relationships, strengthening belonging and weaving trust into the social fabric of their communities.
If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you are not alone! Whether you are an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you will find yourself in the middle of a QCD conversation.
For many CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and financial advisors, the end of 2025 brought a whirlwind of charitable planning activity among high-earner clients. That’s because many taxpayers wanted to maximize the tax benefits of their charitable donations before the 0.5% “floor” and 35% “cap” on charitable deductions kicked in on January 1, 2026 under new tax laws.
Join our growing team of professionals!
We're looking for a Senior Philanthropic Advisor to cultivate philanthropic relationships with an emphasis on legacy and planned gifts, helping donors make a lasting impact in our community.

