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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 seek to support organizations committed to improving the lives of our neighbors. We help people who love Lincoln direct charitable gifts to support our local nonprofits and we make grants that respond to urgent needs in our community.
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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.
Since 1955, the philanthropic vision of generous donors has laid the groundwork for a brighter future.
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1,215Active Funds
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623Donor Advised Funds
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403Benefactors
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531Legacy Society Members
Community Conversations:
Lincoln's Child Care Crisis
Join LCF and Flatwater Free Press on Tuesday, March 24 for a discussion on the reality of finding affordable care in Lincoln and legislative efforts to address the state’s child care crisis, moderated by Flatwater reporter Sara Gentzler.
News & Stories
When you reach a certain age, the federal government requires you to withdraw or distribute a portion of your IRA investment and consequently pay taxes on the amount withdrawn. By using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to support a qualified charity, those funds are transferred directly to that charitable organization, tax-free.
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an eventual exit.
If you’ve heard of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) but aren’t quite sure how it works – or whether it makes sense for you – you’re not alone. Many donors begin exploring QCDs when they reach a certain age and start taking required minimum distributions from their IRAs and notice the impact on their taxable income.
Give to Lincoln Day Nonprofit Registration
Our 15th Give to Lincoln Day will be held on Thursday, May 28th. Nonprofit organizations in Lancaster County are invited to join us for this annual giving event.
