What Heritage Omaha does

Heritage Omaha, operating under the legal name Heritage Services, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1989 in Omaha, Nebraska, by Walter Scott, Jr., Robert B. Daugherty, and Willis A. Strauss. The organization identifies substantial community needs with high impact and supports the realization of viable and sustainable civic projects for the Omaha region. Its services span due diligence and feasibility studies, capital campaign leadership, building design and construction project facilitation, multi-stakeholder engagement, and institutional and organizational development. To date, Heritage Omaha has leveraged over $800 million in philanthropic support from companies, foundations, and individuals to create $1.7 billion in civic projects, including libraries, museums, performing arts centers, healthcare facilities, sports venues, and educational institutions.

Heritage Omaha does not sell a commercial product or software platform. Its offering is professional services delivered by a small team of approximately 8-10 staff members — including a President, Vice Presidents of Development and Projects, a Director of Operations, a Project and Development Officer, a Development Coordinator, an Assistant to the President, and Legal Counsel. Revenue is generated through philanthropic contributions rather than fees, with the organization functioning as a 501c3 rather than a commercial enterprise. The customer base consists exclusively of Omaha-area civic institutions across government, education, healthcare, arts and culture, and community services — including the City of Omaha, Omaha Public Schools, University of Nebraska Omaha, Creighton University, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Joslyn Art Museum, The Durham Museum, Omaha Performing Arts, and Siena Francis House.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Michael R. McCarthy, with Mogens C. Bay as Vice Chair and a director roster that includes Susan A. Buffett, Lance Fritz, Bruce E. Grewcock, Scott C. Heider, Karen Linder, Dianne Seeman Lozier, and Kenneth E. Stinson. Walter Scott, Jr. holds the position of Chair Emeritus. Heritage Omaha maintains a single headquarters at 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 101, Omaha, Nebraska, and operates exclusively within the Omaha regional market with no disclosed geographic expansion plans. The technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website serving as a project portfolio showcase, with no app, no API, no proprietary software, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Heritage Omaha

Legal name

Heritage Services

Website

https://heritageomaha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heritage Omaha is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1989 that facilitates major civic projects in the Omaha region by leading capital campaigns, coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement, and project-managing construction. It serves local government, education, healthcare, arts, and community institutions, having mobilized over $800 million in philanthropic support for $1.7 billion in completed community projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE), Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC)

Keywords

• Civic project development
• Capital campaign leadership
• Nonprofit development services
• Philanthropic project facilitation
• Community development consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Fundraising and Development Services: As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Heritage Omaha raises philanthropic support from companies, foundations, and individuals to fund civic development projects. They do not charge fees for their services but rather facilitate capital campaigns and project development for community benefit.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Heritage Omaha (Heritage Services) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1989 that identifies substantial community needs with high impact and supports the realization of viable and sustainable civic projects in the Omaha area. The organization provides due diligence and feasibility studies, capital campaign leadership, building design and construction project facilitation, multi-stakeholder engagement, and institutional development services. Heritage Omaha leverages philanthropic support from companies, foundations, and individuals to fund civic projects including libraries, museums, performing arts centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, sports venues, and community shelters.

Product overview

Heritage Omaha is a nonprofit organization (501c3) founded in 1989 that develops impactful philanthropic projects to enrich the Omaha community. The organization does not offer a software product but rather provides services for civic project development including due diligence and feasibility studies, capital campaign leadership, building design and construction project facilitation, multi-stakeholder engagement, and institutional and organizational development. Heritage Omaha has supported over $800 million in philanthropic support creating $1.7 billion in civic projects. The portfolio includes 16 major civic projects: Omaha Central Library (2026), Kiewit Luminarium (2023), Siena Francis House (2020), VA Ambulatory Care Center (2020), Baxter Arena (2015), Do Space (2015), Charles Schwab Field Omaha (2011), Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (2009), Collin Field at Omaha South High School (2009), Lauritzen Gardens & The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory (1999/2014), Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (1998), The Durham Museum (1996/2007), Holland Performing Arts Center & Orpheum Theater (2005), Seemann Stadium at Central High School (2005), CHI Health Center Omaha (2003), and The Joslyn (1931/1994).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Omaha Central Library A 102,000-square-foot community landmark and public library at 72nd and Dodge streets featuring cutting-edge technologies and an Automated Storage and Retrieval System — the first of its kind in a U.S. public library. Developed for Omaha Public Library in partnership with the City of Omaha, Omaha Public Library Foundation, and Do Space.
• Kiewit Luminarium An 82,000-square-foot science and technology center on The RiverFront in Omaha that inspires lifelong interest and careers in science, technology, and engineering.
• Siena Francis House A 43,000-square-foot emergency shelter serving both men and women with 450 beds, commercial kitchen, dining area, and a second phase for addiction treatment program.
• VA Ambulatory Care Center A 157,000-square-foot expansion on Omaha's VA Medical Center campus offering primary medical clinics, specialty clinics, radiology facilities, and ambulatory surgical suites. Made possible through the CHIP IN for Vets Act of 2016 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Baxter Arena A 173,000-square-foot arena constructed in partnership with University of Nebraska Omaha housing hockey, basketball, and volleyball teams, and hosting concerts and civic events.
• Do Space The first digital technology library in the country, providing community space, digital workshop, and innovation playground for learning, growing, exploring and creating.
• Charles Schwab Field Omaha A 24,000-seat baseball stadium designed to replace Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, hosting the NCAA College World Series with a 25-year contract.
• Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center A 122,000-square-foot community center in South Omaha on over 15 acres including pool, gymnasium, childcare facilities, and performing arts center.
• CHI Health Center Omaha A 1.1 million-square-foot convention center and arena in North Downtown Omaha with seating capacity up to 18,300, hosting sporting events, concerts, and conventions. Originally known as Qwest Convention Center/Arena, the largest public project in Nebraska's history at completion.
• Holland Performing Arts Center & Orpheum Theater A 175,000-square-foot performing arts center with bold design and engineered acoustics, paired with the restored 1927 Orpheum Theater. Developed in partnership with Omaha Performing Arts.
• The Durham Museum A museum located in Omaha's Union Station with historical galleries, classrooms, museum shop, and authentic 1940s soda fountain. Originally Durham Western Heritage Museum, restored and expanded in 1996 with Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall added in 2007.
• The Joslyn Nebraska's largest art museum opened in 1931, featuring the 1994 Walter and Suzanne Scott Pavilion (58,000 square feet) designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster. The founding project that inspired Heritage Omaha's creation in 1989.
• Lauritzen Gardens & The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory A botanical garden with 32,000-square-foot Visitor and Education Center including floral display hall, classrooms, great hall, horticultural library, café, and gift shop. Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory added in 2014.
• Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum A 300,000-square-foot exhibit, education, and event space preserving U.S. history and aerospace artifacts with traveling exhibits. Moved to new exhibit space in 1998.
• Collin Field at Omaha South High School A new athletic stadium for Omaha South High School featuring playing field, track, tennis courts, expanded parking, and grandstands. Developed in partnership with Omaha Public Schools.
• Seemann Stadium at Central High School A stadium resulting from collaborative effort between Creighton University, Central High School, and Joslyn Art Museum campus redevelopment.
• Capital Campaign Leadership and Project Facilitation Core professional service offering encompassing due diligence and feasibility studies, capital campaign leadership, building design and construction project facilitation, multi-stakeholder engagement, and institutional development services provided to civic organizations, government entities, and educational institutions. Heritage Omaha does not charge fees for these services but facilitates campaigns and project development through philanthropic support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leveraged over $800 million in philanthropic support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and foundational.

• Omaha Public Library FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for Omaha Central Library project - a 102,000-square-foot community landmark at 72nd and Dodge streets, featuring cutting-edge technologies and Automated Storage and Retrieval System
• City of OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026City partnership for Omaha Central Library project, acting as a key stakeholder in the development of this civic asset
• Do SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in Omaha Central Library project - Do Space, the first digital technology library in the country, co-located to provide integrated technology and information access
• Creighton UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner on multiple projects including Seemann Stadium at Central High School and CHI Health Center Omaha
• Omaha Public SchoolsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on educational facility projects including Collin Field at Omaha South High School and Seemann Stadium at Central High School
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for VA Ambulatory Care Center project, a 157,000-square-foot expansion on the VA Medical Center campus made possible through the CHIP IN for Vets Act of 2016
• University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Baxter Arena - a 173,000-square-foot facility housing UNO's hockey, basketball, and volleyball teams
• Joslyn Art MuseumfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding partnership in 1989 to support the capital needs of the Joslyn Art Museum. Current collaborative campus redevelopment including Seemann Stadium
• Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on major entertainment venues including Charles Schwab Field Omaha and CHI Health Center Omaha
• Omaha Performing ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Holland Performing Arts Center project - a 175,000-square-foot center with Orpheum Theater restoration

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Surdna Foundation: Family foundation supporting community development, arts, and civic infrastructure. Comparable in supporting capital-intensive community projects, though operating as a grantmaker rather than a hands-on project facilitator.
• National Trust for Historic Preservation: National nonprofit focused on historic preservation, including restoration of landmark buildings and heritage sites — overlaps with Heritage Omaha's preservation-oriented projects such as Durham Museum and Joslyn.
• The Kresge Foundation: Large national foundation that funds civic infrastructure including arts, education, and community development projects. Comparable in mission to support civic capital projects but operates as a grantmaking foundation rather than a project facilitator.

Regional players

• Cleveland Foundation: One of the oldest U.S. community foundations with a comparable model of raising philanthropic capital to fund major civic and cultural projects in a single metro region — parallels Heritage Omaha's Omaha-only geographic focus.

Direct peers

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National nonprofit that finances and convenes community development projects across cities — closely parallels Heritage Omaha's model of facilitating large civic projects through multi-stakeholder capital campaigns, but at national scale.
• Brailsford & Dunlavey: Civic project advisory firm specializing in feasibility, capital campaign leadership, and program management for libraries, museums, and civic institutions — the closest for-profit analog to Heritage Omaha's project facilitation services.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that partners with philanthropy, government, and civic institutions to develop affordable housing and community facilities. Similar nonprofit structure and convening model focused on community-scale civic infrastructure.
• Omaha Community Foundation: A community foundation serving the same Omaha geography with a similar mission of convening donors and supporting civic projects. Highly comparable as a regional grantmaking/civic-development nonprofit operating in the same donor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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