The University of Nebraska Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation that has provided financial support for the University of Nebraska since 1936. The foundation bridges relationships with alumni, friends, corporations and other foundations interested in academic excellence for the university. Private support is vital to the university's success in areas such as student scholarships, faculty fellowships and endowed chairs, academic programs, new or renovated facilities, athletics, research programs, museums and libraries.

In 2006-07, the foundation transferred a record $89.5 million to the campuses of the University of Nebraska, including $36 million for campus and building improvements, $31 million for academic programs and research, and more than $15 million to benefit students through scholarships, graduate assistantships and fellowships.

Among the recent gifts to the foundation are support for the Jackie D. Gaughan Multicultural Center and the Paul and June Schorr III Center for Computer Science and Engineering at UNL, the Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at UNMC, and new facilities for UNO's College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

The University of Nebraska Foundation's offices are located near the university's campuses in Lincoln, Omaha and Kearney. In addition, the foundation has a fourth office in Scottsbluff in western Nebraska.