Building a
Brighter Tomorrow
At the Nelnet Foundation, we have the opportunity to help make our communities a better, more prosperous place.
Featured Article:
Shining a Spotlight on BraveBe Child Advocacy Center
As a trusted, local nonprofit organization, BraveBe Child Advocacy Center’s core mission is to reduce trauma, seek justice, and foster hope and healing for children and families in Lincoln and southeast Nebraska who have experienced abuse.
BraveBe was founded to fix an uncoordinated model that had siloed agencies responding to child abuse investigations with a process that required children to tell their story many times. The organization instead adopted a child advocacy center model that was founded by prosecuting attorney Robert E. “Bud” Cramer, Jr. This model created a forensic interview that allowed a child to tell their story just once and provided a safe, welcoming environment with all resources on site to support children and families.
Read on to discover how BraveBe collaborates with the Lincoln Police Department Special Victims Unit, health and human services, medical and mental health providers, and more to ensure youth are heard.
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, especially scholarships, as well as youth programs and support for our communities.
Since its inception, the Nelnet Foundation has granted tens of millions of dollars 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.