Raybould Family Foundation – Community Grants (2026)
$5,000 Grants Supporting Education, Poverty Alleviation, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Local Community Needs in Nebraska
The Raybould Family Foundation, affiliated with B&R Stores, provides grants to nonprofit organizations addressing important community needs in Nebraska. The Foundation focuses on education, poverty alleviation, eliminating domestic violence, and other local interests that improve quality of life.
The Foundation primarily supports Nebraska-based nonprofit organizations, with a particular emphasis on Lincoln and Lancaster County. Grant decisions are made twice each year.
Organization: Raybould Family Foundation / B&R Stores
Support Type: Community grants
Geographic Focus: Nebraska, with primary emphasis on Lincoln and Lancaster County
Funding Amount: $5,000
Review Cycle: Twice annually
About the Funder
The Raybould Family Foundation grew out of the community commitment of the family behind B&R Stores, a family-owned grocery company founded in Lincoln, Nebraska.
B&R Stores operates supermarket brands including Russ’s Market, Super Saver, Apple Market, Allen’s, Cash Saver, C&R Markets, and Joe’s Market. The company and Raybould family have a longstanding focus on supporting the communities where they operate.
Through the Raybould Family Foundation, the family supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen Nebraska communities and improve opportunities for local residents.
What This Program Supports
The Raybould Family Foundation considers requests addressing one or more of the following areas:
Education
Programs that promote access to education and strengthen educational opportunities in local communities.
Alleviation of Poverty
Initiatives addressing poverty and helping individuals and families meet essential needs and improve their circumstances.
Eliminating Domestic Violence
Programs working to prevent domestic violence and provide assistance and resources to individuals and families affected by it.
Local Community Interest
Other nonprofit initiatives addressing local needs and improving the lives of community residents.
Eligibility & Geographic Focus
The Foundation primarily provides grants to charitable organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Funding is focused on nonprofit organizations based in Nebraska, with a primary emphasis on Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Both grassroots organizations and established nonprofits may apply if their work aligns with the Foundation’s priorities.
Funding Amount
Applicants are asked to explain specifically how they would use a:
$5,000 grant
The application asks organizations to connect the proposed use of funds with at least one of the Foundation’s four funding priorities:
- Education
- Alleviation of poverty
- Eliminating domestic violence
- Local community interest
Application Requirements
The Foundation keeps its application relatively straightforward. Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Organization name
- Mission
- Short-term annual goals
- Five-year goals
- Explanation of how a $5,000 grant would be used
- Funding priority addressed by the request
- Contact information
- Tax/EIN number
- Information about previous Raybould Family Foundation support, if applicable
- Information about previous B&R Stores cash or in-kind donations, if applicable
Applicants may also provide a Charity Navigator rating, score, and program expense ratio, but this information is not required.
Timeline & Review
📅 Grant Decisions: Twice annually
The Foundation does not currently publish specific application deadlines on its main grant webpage. Organizations interested in applying should contact the Foundation or submit an application sufficiently in advance of the next review cycle.
Application / Request Process
Organizations can review the Foundation’s current grant information and application requirements through B&R Stores.
Applications may be submitted to:
Raybould Family Foundation
Attn: Jordan Raybould, Secretary
4554 W Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
Phone: 402-464-6297
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://brstores.com/foundation/
Additional B&R Stores Community Support
B&R Stores also provides community sponsorships separately from the Raybould Family Foundation.
Local Store Directors work with the B&R Stores Marketing Team to allocate funding for community events and sponsorships. Organizations seeking a corporate partnership or event sponsorship are encouraged to contact the B&R Stores location they shop at most frequently.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity may be particularly useful for smaller and locally focused Nebraska nonprofits that:
- Operate in Lincoln or Lancaster County
- Address education or educational access
- Provide poverty alleviation or essential community services
- Work to prevent or address domestic violence
- Respond to other clearly defined local community needs
- Have a specific, meaningful use for a $5,000 grant
The Foundation explicitly welcomes both grassroots initiatives and established nonprofit organizations, making this an accessible corporate-family foundation opportunity for community-based groups.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Funding Amount: $5,000
Review Type: Twice annually
Geographic Focus: Nebraska, with primary emphasis on Lincoln and Lancaster County
Primary Focus Areas: Education, poverty alleviation, domestic violence, and local community interests
Best Suited For: Nebraska 501(c)(3) nonprofits, particularly organizations serving Lincoln and Lancaster County