Kiewit Companies Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $6,112,406 (2023)
• Success Rate: N/A (invitation only)
• Decision Time: Not publicly available
• Grant Range: Consolidated into single annual grant (~$6M)
• Geographic Focus: Communities where Kiewit operates

Contact Details

• Phone: (402) 943-1373
• Website: None publicly available
• Application Method: Invitation only

Overview

The Kiewit Companies Foundation is a private corporate foundation established by Kiewit Corporation, one of North America's largest construction and engineering organizations. With assets of approximately $2.1 million and annual giving of over $6 million, the foundation underwent a significant strategic shift in 2021, moving from making 131 smaller grants to consolidating its philanthropy into a single large annual contribution. The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with no public application process. Its mission focuses on enhancing communities where Kiewit employees live, work, and raise families. Managed by US Bank NA as trustee, the foundation appears to channel its funding through an intermediary organization in St. Paul, Minnesota, potentially for broader distribution.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

• Annual Consolidated Grant: ~$6,000,000 (single grant to intermediary organization)
• Application method: Invitation only - no public application process

Priority Areas

• Arts and culture
• Higher education
• Youth development
• Human services
• Community and economic development
• Focus on communities with significant Kiewit Corporation presence

What They Don't Fund

Not publicly specified, but given the invitation-only nature, they effectively exclude organizations without existing relationships or strategic alignment with Kiewit Corporation's community interests.

Governance and Leadership

The foundation is managed by US Bank NA serving as trustee, receiving $12,000 annual compensation. US Bank offices in Milwaukee and St. Paul handle administration. Limited information is available about board composition or advisory committees. The foundation operates independently from the Peter Kiewit Foundation, which is a separate philanthropic trust not affiliated with Kiewit Corporation's operations.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. Grants are made on an invitation-only basis. Organizations interested in support should call (402) 943-1373 to inquire about eligibility, though acceptance of unsolicited inquiries is not guaranteed.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available

Success Rates

Not applicable - invitation only

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - invitation only

Application Success Factors

Given the invitation-only nature of this foundation, success factors are primarily relationship-based:

• Having operations in communities where Kiewit Corporation has significant presence
• Alignment with Kiewit's corporate community engagement priorities
• Existing relationships with Kiewit Corporation or its employees
• The foundation's recent shift to making a single large annual grant suggests they may prefer working through intermediary organizations for grant distribution

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• This is an invitation-only funder with no public application process
• The foundation shifted dramatically in 2021 from making 131 grants to consolidating all giving into a single ~$6 million annual grant
• Organizations cannot apply directly but may inquire at (402) 943-1373
• Focus on building relationships with Kiewit Corporation in your local area if seeking future consideration
• Consider that the foundation appears to work through an intermediary organization for grant distribution
• Do not confuse with the Peter Kiewit Foundation, which is a separate entity with its own application process
• Best suited for organizations in communities where Kiewit has major operations or construction projects

References

• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Kiewit Companies Foundation 990 Forms (2020-2023)
• Candid Foundation Directory Online - Kiewit Companies Foundation Profile
• Cause IQ - Kiewit Companies Foundation Analysis
• Instrumentl Foundation Database - Kiewit Companies Foundation
• Kiewit Corporation Official Website - Corporate Information
• Various charity database sites including Charity Navigator and GuideStar
• Accessed: March 2024