Women's Fund of Greater Omaha

What Women's Fund of Greater Omaha does

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha (doing business as Women's Fund of Omaha) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska (EIN 47-0840885). It addresses gender-based inequities through a combined model of grantmaking, primary research, and legislative advocacy. Its program portfolio spans five advocacy initiatives — Economic Security, Freedom from Violence, Sexual Health Literacy, Women in Leadership, and Effective Public Policy — alongside a Medical Elective training program delivered in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University that trains fourth-year medical students in trauma-informed care for survivors of gender-based violence.

The organization produces recurring research products (State of Domestic Violence in Douglas County, Unequal Plains), downloadable fact sheets, shareable advocacy graphics, and a bi-weekly Public Policy Power Hour webinar series. Community engagement is driven through Women's Fund Circles (a membership program), email communications, social media (Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube), and events including an annual Fall Luncheon. Documented 2023 legislative outcomes include defeating a six-week abortion ban by one vote and securing passage of LB 11, LB 35, and LB 315.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based, comprising individual donations (online, Venmo @WFOmaha, mail, phone), legacy/planned giving, and foundation grants. There is no proprietary technology platform, no commercial product sales, and no disclosed revenue figure. Operational scale is indicated by an 11-50 employee headcount band and partnerships with academic medical centers, criminal-legal system actors (Douglas County Attorney's Office, Douglas County Court, District 4A Probation), and advocacy coalitions (ACLU of Nebraska, Protect Our Rights Coalition). Geographic scope is concentrated in Douglas County with statewide Nebraska legislative advocacy and no claimed international footprint.

Name

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha

Legal name

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha

Website

https://omahawomensfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1990 that advances gender equity in Nebraska through grantmaking, primary research, legislative advocacy, and a medical-student trauma-informed training program. It is funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Gender equity advocacy
• Violence prevention programs
• Community grantmaking
• Legislative policy advocacy
• Nonprofit research reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monthly donations from individual supporters, accepted via online donation forms, Venmo (@WFOmaha), mail-in checks, and phone
2. Legacy Giving: Planned giving and estate donation programs for long-term supporter engagement
3. Grant Funding: Foundation and institutional grants to support programmatic work including advocacy, research, and community programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha is a nonprofit advocacy organization that addresses gender-based inequities in Nebraska through grantmaking, research publications, community programs, and legislative advocacy. Its portfolio spans five initiative areas (Economic Security, Freedom from Violence, Sexual Health Literacy, Women in Leadership, Effective Public Policy), supplemented by a Medical Elective training partnership with UNMC and Creighton University and the Women's Fund Circles membership program.

Product overview

Women's Fund of Greater Omaha is a non-profit advocacy organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on advancing gender equity through community-driven actions. The organization operates several advocacy initiatives including Economic Security, Freedom from Violence, Sexual Health Literacy, Women in Leadership, and Effective Public Policy. Key programs include the Women's Fund Circles membership, the Medical Elective training program for healthcare providers, and various educational resources including research reports, fact sheets, and shareable advocacy materials. The organization focuses on legislative advocacy at the Nebraska Legislature and provides resources for community engagement in gender equity issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Fund Circles Membership program providing Women's Fund Board and Circles members access to exclusive content, resources, and community engagement opportunities.
• Economic Security Initiative Advocacy and grantmaking program focused on breaking barriers that limit women's safety, opportunities, and voices through economic empowerment initiatives.
• Freedom from Violence Initiative Program addressing gender-based violence through research, funding service providers, systems improvement, and training those who interact with survivors.
• Sexual Health Literacy Initiative Program expanding access and removing barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including emergency contraception accessibility.
• Women in Leadership Initiative Program supporting advancement toward gender equity through leadership development and advocacy for women.
• Effective Public Policy Program Advocacy efforts focused on advancing and protecting gender equity through legislative engagement at the Nebraska Legislature.
• Medical Elective Program Training program in partnership with University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University that trains fourth-year medical students to recognize, respond to, and care for survivors of gender-based violence through trauma-informed, compassionate care.
• Research Reports In-depth studies, evaluations, and status reports on domestic violence, gender equity, and related topics, including the State of Domestic Violence report and Unequal Plains research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Defeated six-week abortion ban by one vote in 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Medical Elective program training fourth-year medical students to recognize, respond to, and care for survivors of gender-based violence. Students work with local health and social service providers to learn trauma-informed, compassionate care.
• Creighton UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Medical Elective program training fourth-year medical students to recognize, respond to, and care for survivors of gender-based violence.
• Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing training modules for Medical Elective program, working directly with survivors at various stages of sexual assault/domestic violence cases.
• Heartland Family ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing training modules for Medical Elective program serving survivors of gender-based violence.
• International Council for Refugees and Immigrants (ICRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing perspectives from immigrant and refugee communities who experience gender-based violence within different cultural norms for Medical Elective training.
• Project HarmonycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Medical Elective training modules working with survivors of gender-based violence.
• Methodist HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing training venue and perspectives for Medical Elective program on trauma-informed care.
• Women's Center for Advancement (WCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service organization partner providing training modules for Medical Elective program working directly with survivors.
• District 4A Probation OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCriminal legal system partner providing training component for Medical Elective program on judicial system experience.
• Douglas County Attorney's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCriminal legal system partner collaborating on State of Domestic Violence research and policy advocacy.
• Douglas County CourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Mock Trial venue for Medical Elective program where students experience testifying as expert witnesses.
• Nebraska LegislaturecoreOthersPrimary policy advocacy target. Women's Fund engages in legislative advocacy to advance gender equity bills and oppose discriminatory legislation at the Nebraska Legislature.
• ACLU of NebraskastrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocacy partner challenging restrictive legislation through litigation, including lawsuit against LB 574 restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care.
• Protect Our Rights CoalitionstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partner working to protect abortion access in Nebraska through ballot initiative and advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Fund for Women: International women's fund that mobilizes resources to advance gender equity globally through grantmaking and advocacy. Mission-aligned and category-aligned, but operates at international scale rather than as a regional community foundation.
• Ms. Foundation for Women: National women's foundation that funds and builds capacity for grassroots gender-equity movements across the U.S. Same overarching mission of advancing gender equity through grantmaking and advocacy, but operates nationally rather than at a single state scale.
• New York Women's Foundation: Large, established city-level women's foundation funding gender and racial justice across the New York City area. Operates in the same category as Women's Fund of Omaha but with significantly larger scale and broader program portfolio.

Direct peers

• Dallas Women's Foundation: Regional women's foundation serving North Texas through research, grantmaking, and advocacy for women's economic security and leadership. Comparable in being a city/state-scale women's fund deploying research and advocacy alongside grantmaking.
• Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts: Community-based women's fund focused on gender equity through grantmaking, advocacy, and education in Western Massachusetts. Closely aligned in scope and approach to Women's Fund of Omaha's grant-plus-advocacy model.
• Women's Foundation of Minnesota: Regional women's foundation advancing gender and racial equity through research, grantmaking, and policy advocacy. Operates with the same combination of community-driven grantmaking, research publications, and legislative engagement that defines Women's Fund of Omaha.
• Women's Foundation of Colorado: Statewide women's foundation that invests in economic security, leadership, and gender equity through grantmaking and advocacy. Highly comparable model: community-based philanthropy combined with policy advocacy in a single state, similar programmatic pillars to Women's Fund of Omaha.
• Women's Fund of Rhode Island: Statewide women's fund that advances gender equity through research, grantmaking, and community education in Rhode Island. Operates a similar small-state model combining advocacy, research, and grantmaking with a comparable team size.
• Washington Area Women's Foundation (IMPACT): Regional women's foundation serving the greater Washington, D.C. area through grantmaking, research, and advocacy focused on economic security and racial equity. Comparable community foundation model with research-and-advocacy emphasis.

Others

• Women's Funding Network: Network of women's foundations and funds that supports member organizations through peer learning, research, and advocacy infrastructure. Women's Fund of Omaha is a member; this is an industry-association peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheOmahawomensfund
• Facebookfacebook.com/omahawomensfund
• Instagraminstagram.com/WomensFund
• Xx.com/OmahaWomensFund

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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