Building a
Brighter Tomorrow
At the Nelnet Foundation, we have the opportunity to help make our communities a better, more prosperous place.
Making Thousands of New Dreams Possible
Higher education offers the power to unleash the potential in students from low-income families and make dreams possible. The Nelnet Foundation makes an annual gift of up to $560,000 to the Learn to Dream Scholarship to help make this happen.
If I didn’t have Learn to Dream to help cover most of my costs, I wouldn’t have made it more than one semester. I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunities I received.
Hazy Nieveen
Learn to Dream Scholarship Recipient
Serving Others Is in Our DNA
As a purpose-driven organization, Nelnet is united in pledging our time, talents, and resources to improve lives in our communities. Because we understand that doing good business means more than making money—it means making a difference.
The Nelnet Foundation was formed in 2004 to help Nelnet live out its core value of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. The charitable priorities of the foundation are education, scholarships, and youth programs that support our communities.
Years Serving Our Communities
Total Grants In 2023
Since its inception, the Nelnet Foundation has granted over $22.7 million to hundreds of organizations that improve lives in our communities. In addition, the foundation matches donations made by associates to schools (3:1) and charities (1:1) about which they are passionate.
Serving Others Is in Our DNA
Serving Others Is in Our DNA
As a purpose-driven organization, Nelnet is united in pledging our time, talents, and resources to improve lives in our communities. Because we understand that doing good business means more than making money—it means making a difference.
The Nelnet Foundation was formed in 2004 to help Nelnet live out its core value of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. The charitable priorities of the foundation are education, scholarships, and youth programs that support our communities.
Since its inception, the Nelnet Foundation has granted over $22.7 million to hundreds of organizations that improve lives in our communities. In addition, the foundation matches donations made by associates to schools (3:1) and charities (1:1) about which they are passionate.
Years Serving Our Communities
Work With Us
We’re always looking for partners who share our passion. Reach out, and let’s see how we can strengthen our communities and power a stronger, better tomorrow—together.