Women's Fund Of Greater Omaha Inc
About Women's Fund Of Greater Omaha Inc
The Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha has spent decades backing the work that often gets underfunded first, from sexual health access to economic security to freedom from violence. If you care about practical support for women, girls, transgender and gender expansive people, and anyone facing gender-based oppression, this is an organization that keeps its attention on what people actually need. Its work is local, specific, and built around policy, research, and grants that move together toward gender equity.
What sets the Women’s Fund apart is how rooted it is in Omaha and how clearly it stays focused on gender-based inequities. It does not stop at grantmaking, it also brings research and policy advocacy to the table, while centering survivor voices and leadership development along the way.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Adolescent Health Project, Access Granted
Works to increase access to sexual health information and resources in the Omaha metro, with a focus on people under age 25. Activities include youth outreach, STI testing and treatment access, condom distribution, and sexual health vending machines.
Freedom from Violence
Works collaboratively to create communities free from gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and sexual harassment. The work includes research, survivor leadership, system change and policy advocacy.
Economic Security
Advocates and researches issues tied to pay equity, paid leave, child care, housing justice and food security. The work focuses on public policy solutions that support economic security for women and families.
Advocacy
Leads community advocacy efforts and public policy work, including ballot initiatives, legislative testimony and civic engagement around gender equity.
Leadership and Circles
Builds a diverse network of leaders who support the mission, develop authentic relationships and stay engaged in gender equity work over a three-year cohort term.
Research
Identifies critical issues facing women and girls through research reports and analyses, including domestic violence, women’s leadership and the economic gender gap.
Community Impact Micro Fund
Provides micro grants for emerging or smaller-scale restorative initiatives focused on gender-based violence, including education, conversations, networking and basic operations.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The Women’s Fund boldly advances community-driven actions to innovate, advocate and shift systems toward gender equity.
Who they serve
Women and girls, including transgender and gender expansive people, and anyone experiencing gender-based oppression in Omaha and across Nebraska.
Their impact
- more than $59 million in grants provided since 1990
- invested in 21 local organizations in 2024
- funded 23 local organizations in 2025
- provided testimony on 30 bills during the 2024 legislative session, with 13 becoming law
- provided testimony on 44 bills during the 2025 legislative session, with 8 becoming law
- more than 4.3 million condoms distributed since 2015
- nearly 75% of voters approved the paid sick leave ballot measure in 2024
How your donation helps
- Advocacy for laws and policies that center those most impacted
- Expansion of sexual and reproductive health access, including STI testing, treatment, condoms and emergency contraception
- Support for people impacted by gender-based violence
- Grantmaking to local organizations working on gender equity
- Research and public reports that identify issues and solutions
Our story
In 1990, a small group of women leaders in Omaha saw that women’s issues and programs were not getting enough funding. With support from a Ford/MacArthur Foundation grant, they established the Women’s Fund inside the Omaha Community Foundation to push for women’s full partnership in the community. Over time, that effort grew into a research, grantmaking, and advocacy organization centered on gender equity.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Women's Fund Of Greater Omaha Inc’s services.
If you need help right now, call the 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 402-345-7273. The Women’s Fund is not a direct service provider, and community resources are available through NebraskaCoalition.org for domestic and sexual violence programs near you. If you are under 25, you can also visit LoveIsRespect.org or text LOVEIS to 22522, and for legal support you can contact Legal Aid of Nebraska. Protégé House also provides a safe, encouraging home for young women ages 19 to 28 who are able and willing to work and/or attend school.
In their words
When we center the needs of women, especially women of color, our communities thrive.
Being able to advocate for women using information that’s founded in research is so exciting.
Honoring the past. Celebrating the present. Building the future.
Events
Lead the Change
annualAnnual luncheon that recognizes local nonprofits and leaders working to advance gender equity and shares updates on the state of gender equity in Nebraska.
Full Circle
annualAnnual friend-raiser for Circles members and supporters.
Feminist Giving Week
annualA collaborative giving campaign held with partner organizations during Women’s History Month.
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Community Partner Equal Justice Award, Legal Aid of Nebraska, 2022
- Roger Baldwin Civil Libertarian of the Year Award, ACLU of Nebraska, 2022
In the media
- Nebraska Examiner coverage of the paid sick leave ballot measure the organization supported
- Associated Press coverage of Nebraska abortion access and the ballot measure the organization supported
- Omaha World-Herald coverage of Measure 428 and the organization’s advocacy around payday lending rates
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does the Women’s Fund do?
It looks at issues through research, funds local nonprofits, and speaks up for public policy solutions that advance gender equity.
Who does the Women’s Fund focus on?
Its work centers women and girls, including transgender and gender expansive people, along with anyone experiencing gender-based oppression.
What areas does the Women’s Fund work on?
Its work includes economic security, sexual health literacy, freedom from violence, and women’s leadership.
How can someone get help with violence-related concerns?
The organization points people to a 24-hour bilingual crisis line at 402-345-7273, along with local and statewide survivor resources like NebraskaCoalition.org and Legal Aid of Nebraska.
How does the Women’s Fund support youth sexual health?
Through the Adolescent Health Project and Access Granted, it supports sexual health information, STI testing and treatment access, condom distribution, and emergency contraception vending machines.
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