The Robert B. Daugherty Foundation is a private entity aimed at supporting charitable, scientific, cultural, religious, or educational activities through grants. It primarily focuses on organizations that will significantly use the grants within Nebraska, especially in the Omaha area, upholding the philanthropic intentions and legacy of Robert B. Daugherty.
The grant program by the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation focuses on investments in projects and organizations that can showcase potential for high-impact solutions to community needs, have a record of effective leadership and mission expertise, demonstrate financial diversity and broad community support, and follow sound operational practices. The guiding principles highlight commitments to Robert B. Daugherty’s philanthropic goals, ethical conduct, independent judgment alongside effective collaboration, operational excellence and transparency, rigorous due diligence, and attracting a performance-driven team.
The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations dedicated to implementing nearly the entirety of their charitable grants within the state of Nebraska, with a special focus on supporting initiatives in the greater Omaha region.