What MIDLANDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does

Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1994 and headquartered at 217 North Jefferson Street in Papillion, Nebraska. The organization operates as a regional community foundation serving Sarpy and Cass counties, where it manages more than 100 affiliated charitable funds and administers over $15 million in assets under management. Its core activities include facilitating charitable giving through multiple fund types (designated, donor advised, field of interest, memorial, scholarship, organizational endowment, and fiscal sponsorship funds), awarding grants up to $10,000 twice annually to qualifying nonprofits, distributing discretionary gifts under $1,000 for urgent community needs, and administering scholarship funds for local students pursuing higher education. Since inception, MCF has distributed more than $25 million to charitable causes across arts, community and economic development, education, health, and human services.

MCF's technology stack is minimal and operational rather than product-oriented: the foundation runs an online donation portal that aggregates contributions across multiple affiliated community foundations (Bellevue, Gretna, Louisville Area, Springfield), a web-based grant application system, and a donor fund login. There are no APIs, SDKs, AI capabilities, or proprietary software products documented. Revenue is generated entirely through donations, charitable contributions, and two annual fundraising events — the Golf Tournament (held at Oak Hills Country Club, $62,000 raised in 2026 with 36 sold-out teams) and the Gala (which raised over $185,000 in 2026). A Matching Charitable Program, capped at $100,000 total and $5,000 per donor, ran from December 2, 2025 through January 5, 2026 to incentivize new fund contributions. The investment portfolio is managed by First National Bank and reviewed by accounting firm Lutz.

The foundation is staffed by three full-time employees — Executive Director Diane Knicky (with MCF since 2007, named ED in September 2022), Finance Director Christine Nelson (joined April 2023), and Community Relations and Development Specialist Celeste Pille (joined November 2024) — and is governed by a community-based Board of Directors. MCF is affiliated with the Council on Foundations and operates as an independent entity with no parent company or subsidiaries. Its customer base is bifurcated between individual, family, and corporate donors on the contribution side and a diversified set of nonprofit grantees on the distribution side, with no single donor or recipient appearing to represent a material concentration of activity.

Name

MIDLANDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Legal name

Midlands Community Foundation

Website

https://midlandscommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Midlands Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity in Papillion, Nebraska that manages charitable funds, awards grants up to $10,000 twice annually to nonprofits, and administers scholarships for students in Sarpy and Cass counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation and Philanthropic Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy
• Charitable fund management
• Grantmaking services
• Scholarship administration
• Donor-advised funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Papillion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: MCF receives donations from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, donations are tax-deductible. The Foundation manages various fund types including designated funds, donor advised funds, field of interest funds, memorial funds, and scholarship funds.
2. Annual Golf Tournament: The Annual Golf Tournament is a major fundraising event. In 2026, the tournament raised $62,000 at Oak Hills Country Club with 36 teams participating. Proceeds support MCF's grants program and selected nonprofit initiatives.
3. Annual Gala: The MCF Gala is a fundraising event that generates financial support for MCF's grants and discretionary giving programs. The 2026 Gala raised over $185,000. The event also honors community members with the Reflection Award.
4. Matching Charitable Program: MCF runs an annual Match Program where the Foundation matches new contributions to existing and newly created funds up to $5,000 per individual donor, subject to a maximum of $100,000 total matching. The 2025-26 program ran December 2, 2025 through January 5, 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Midlands Community Foundation manages charitable funds and endowments, distributes grants to local nonprofits and community initiatives, and administers scholarship programs for students in the Midlands region. It serves as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors with verified community needs.

Product overview

Midlands Community Foundation operates as a community foundation offering a platform of philanthropic services centered on charitable fund management, grant programs, and scholarship administration. The core offerings include: Charitable Funds Management (handling various fund types including Donor Advised, Designated, Field of Interest, and Scholarship Funds), the Grants Program (awarding up to $10,000 twice annually to nonprofits in Sarpy and Cass counties), Discretionary Community Gifts (immediate funding under $1,000), and Scholarships for local students. The organization also runs two major annual fundraising events—the Golf Tournament and the GALA—alongside a Matching Charitable Program that amplifies donor contributions. The Online Donation Portal and Grant Application System provide the digital infrastructure for donors and nonprofits to interact with the foundation's services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charitable Fund Management Administration of donor-established charitable funds and endowments for individuals, families, and businesses seeking a tax-advantaged giving vehicle.
• Community Grants Program Grantmaking program that funds local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and community initiatives serving the Midlands region.
• Scholarship Administration Administration of scholarship funds awarded to students in the Midlands region for higher education.
• Donor-Advised Funds Donor-advised fund vehicles allowing donors to recommend grants to nonprofits while receiving immediate tax benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• $25 million+ distributed to charitable causes since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LutzcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLutz is the accounting firm that reviews MCF's investment portfolio. They provide audit and accounting review services for the Foundation.
• Council on Foundations (COF)minorOthersMCF is affiliated with the Council on Foundations, a national nonprofit association of grantmaking foundations and giving circles.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Omaha Community Foundation: Omaha-area community foundation managing charitable funds, grants, and scholarships for the greater Omaha metro (which borders Sarpy County where MCF operates). Most direct comparable by geography, structure, and offerings.
• Lincoln Community Foundation: Nebraska-based community foundation serving Lincoln and surrounding areas. Same 501(c)(3) public charity model, manages charitable funds and grants, with comparable product set (donor advised funds, scholarships, discretionary grants).
• Nebraska Community Foundation: Statewide network of affiliated community foundations across Nebraska. MCF is itself part of this broader affiliated-funds ecosystem; comparable mission and affiliated-fund structure.

Regional players

• Fremont Area Community Foundation: Nebraska-based community foundation serving the Fremont area. Comparable community foundation model focused on a defined Nebraska geographic catchment, similar fund types and grant programs.
• Iowa West Foundation: Southwest Iowa community-affiliated foundation serving Council Bluffs and surrounding counties, directly across the Missouri River from MCF's service area. Similar community development mission with comparable grant-making and scholarship programs.
• Southwest Iowa Community Foundation: Regional community foundation serving southwest Iowa counties adjacent to MCF's Cass County territory. Directly comparable community foundation structure with grants, scholarships, and donor fund management.
• Grand Island Community Foundation: Nebraska-based community foundation serving the Grand Island/Hall County area. Comparable small-staff community foundation model with charitable fund management and grant programs in a defined Nebraska region.
• Kearney Area Community Foundation: Nebraska community foundation serving the Kearney area. Similar size, structure, and product offering (funds, grants, scholarships) as MCF.

Others

• Council on Foundations: National membership association of grantmaking foundations and giving circles. MCF is directly affiliated with COF; not a competitor but a peer organization supporting the community foundation field.
• Philanthropy Northwest: Regional association serving foundations and giving programs across the Northwest, including community foundations. Comparable ecosystem/support role to the field MCF operates in, though regionally distant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midlands-community-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/midlandscommunityfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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