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  • Our summer camp engages elementary students in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics—through hands-on exploration, discovery, curiosity, and fun.
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  • No one has a better understanding of what students need - resources, tools, and technology - than the classroom teacher. Fund a need is a program that connects our generous community with teachers and students in need.
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  • The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools ensures students don’t miss opportunities due to lack of funds or access, providing everything from emergency support to educational resources for families.
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  • The Student Emergency Fund helps LPS students in crisis continue learning.
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  • The LPS School Lunch Support Fund helps cover overdue lunch balances.
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The Numbers

Behind every number is a story of growth, progress, and impact across Nebraska's second-largest public school district.

  • Schools Served

    60

  • Focus & Specialty Programs Served

    17

  • Students Empowered

    41,940

  • Teachers & Staff Supported

    6,242

  • Funds Received FY 2025

    $2.17M

  • Funds Distributed FY 2025

    $3.94M

  • “This was a top notch program and I'm glad we heard about it.” - Spark Summer Learning Parent
    “This was a top notch program and I'm glad we heard about it.” - Spark Summer Learning Parent
  • “Once you break the ice and give that first donation, you’ll feel the joy.” - Travis Berry, Major Donor
    “Once you break the ice and give that first donation, you’ll feel the joy.” - Travis Berry, Major Donor
  • “I have been able to raise over $12,000 in the past six years for my music classroom, through the Foundation's Fund a Need platform." - LPS Teacher
    “I have been able to raise over $12,000 in the past six years for my music classroom, through the Foundation's Fund a Need platform." - LPS Teacher
  • "Every donation has helped us not only meet immediate needs but also invest in long-term solutions that foster resilience and growth." - LPS Social Worker
    "Every donation has helped us not only meet immediate needs but also invest in long-term solutions that foster resilience and growth." - LPS Social Worker
  • “I joined the board because I think public schools are at the absolute foundation of every community, so I felt passionate about helping where I could." - Alex Cassidy, Board Member
    “I joined the board because I think public schools are at the absolute foundation of every community, so I felt passionate about helping where I could." - Alex Cassidy, Board Member
  • "The Foundation has allowed families to be able to get food and money for transportation to school/doctors appointments.” - LPS Teacher
    "The Foundation has allowed families to be able to get food and money for transportation to school/doctors appointments.” - LPS Teacher

News & Notes

January 27, 2026

Thanks to Fund a Need, Lakeview Elementary students are quite literally reaching for the stars! New iPads are helping them explore the solar system, spark curiosity, and take learning to a whole new level.

December 23, 2025

When Irving Middle School’s choir needed better equipment, students didn’t wait for help—they stepped up. Through leadership, creativity, and a whole lot of heart, a student-led effort brought the music program within reach of its goal, inspiring the community to help finish the job.

November 4, 2025

Celebrating 10 years of hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, and opportunities that help Lincoln students explore careers and earn college credit through The Career Academy.

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