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Powering Potential Through Supporting Youth

The Nelnet Foundation’s contributions to the expansion of youth support services and programs help to heal and strengthen the minds and bodies of our next generation. By caring for our youth and connecting them with opportunities that provide immersive learning and leadership development, we can unlock their potential. Their future is our future; it’s in our hands to help shape a brighter tomorrow for us all.

Healing Through BraveBe Child Advocacy Center

Founded in 1996, the BraveBe Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization offering a safe, child-friendly location for conducting forensic interviews and medical evaluations for abused children in Southeast Nebraska. An April 2023 expansion and remodel of BraveBe provided additional office and training space for BraveBe advocates, medical personnel, project coordinators, child interviewers, and mental health services. The space is also co-located with the Lincoln Police Department Special Victims Unit.

8,404

Total Children Served

$ 100 K

Granted Over 3 Years (2023-2025)

4,489

Children Receiving Response Services

3,915

Children Receiving Prevention Services

Numbers from 2023, unless otherwise noted.

8,404

Total Children Served

$ 100 K

Granted Over 3 Years (2023-2025)

4,489

Children Receiving Response Services

3,915

Children Receiving Prevention Services

Numbers from 2023, unless otherwise noted.

Developing Financial Literacy with Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement–Rocky Mountain is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, self-sufficiency, and financial acumen. The Nelnet Foundation is sponsoring Junior Achievement–Rocky Mountain’s two JA Finance Park facilities, where Colorado teens learn financial literacy in an immersive, mini-city simulation. Nelnet is the post-secondary education storefront, helping teens learn about education finance.

Learn more about the Nelnet Foundation’s support of JA Finance Park’s immersive experience.

$ 150 K

Granted Over 3 Years

(2023–2025)

$ 15 K

Annual Grant

Creating Confidence With TeamMates Mentoring

The Nelnet Foundation’s $15,000 annual grant to partner with TeamMates Mentoring is just the start of a collaboration that helps youth find hope and direction as they build a lifelong bond. Founded in 1991 by University of Nebraska Head Football Coach Tom Osborne and his wife Nancy, TeamMates now serves thousands of boys and girls across five states in the Midwest. Mentors come from all walks of life and are trained to provide strengths-based support to their mentees.

Discover how TeamMates was involved in Nelnet’s first Kiddovation event.

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.

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