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Borsheims Gives

As an Omaha institution for more than 155 years, Borsheims is proud to give back to the community that has given us so much. Corporate citizenship and social responsibility are values that are intrinsic to our business. Borsheims is honored to support local non-profits every year with our Big Impact Grant donations, team member volunteerism, social responsibility, and through our Borsheims Gives program.

Apply for a Big Impact Grant here.


Our Focus Areas for Giving
Women's Initiatives
Women's Initiatives
As a female-led company, Borsheims is committed to empowering women and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Through partnerships with non-profit organizations that support safety, education, career development, and personal growth, we champion programs and initiatives that help strengthen and uplift women to build brighter futures for themselves and for our community.
Children's Support
Children's Support
Supporting children has long been at the heart of Borsheims’ philanthropic efforts. By providing essential resources and mentorship to local organizations dedicated to children’s well-being, we are committed to helping young people reach their full potential. By investing in the next generation, we help create stronger communities for years to come.
Community Interests
Community Interests
For more than 155 years, Borsheims has been proud to call Omaha home. We support the organizations, initiatives, and community leaders who help make our city vibrant, welcoming, and strong. Whether partnering with long-standing institutions or emerging non-profits, we are dedicated to investing in the people and causes that shape Omaha’s future.

Employee Benefits

If it matters to our employees, then it matters to Borsheims. We are proud to support our employees' philanthropic efforts financially, or through supporting them in taking time off for volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Whether they provide hours or dollars in support of local organizations, Borsheims will match up to $500 in additional support. Our people are our most important investment, and we are proud to support what matters to them.

Donations Matched

Matching Dollars in Support

Borsheims matched $14,285 worth of employee donations in 2025.

Volunteer Hours

Volunteering Our Support

In 2025, our employees spent 112 hours volunteering in the community.

2026 Big Impact Grant Recipients

Our Big Impact Grant program allows us to create new partnerships and expand our community giving to benefit a multitude of organizations across the Omaha area.

Grant Recipient Step 1

Food Bank for the Heartland helps families, children, seniors, and veterans across our community access nutritious food year-round through partnerships with local pantries, schools, nonprofits, and businesses. Our donation will support its BackPack Program and help raise awareness of food insecurity in Omaha through the June Strike Out Hunger initiative and September Hunger Action Month.

Learn more at: foodbankheartland.org

Grant Recipient Step 2

HETRA (Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy) uses horses to support individuals facing physical, developmental, and emotional challenges, including veterans and first responders. Through therapeutic riding and related programs, HETRA helps build strength, confidence, and resilience. Our donation will support student scholarships, helping ensure these life-changing services remain accessible to those who need them most.

Learn more at: hetra.org

Grant Recipient Step 3

For more than 75 years, Omaha’s Rose Theater has inspired children and families through live performances, classes, camps, and outreach that spark creativity, confidence, and a love for the arts. Our donation will support pre-K arts engagement for ages 2–4 and programming that brings Shakespeare to local high school students.

Learn more at: rosetheater.org

Apply for a Big Impact Grant

Please complete this application by December 1 to be considered for one of our Big Impact Grants for the upcoming year. You are invited to supplement our application form with additional materials that provide further details on your organization. Applications will be reviewed in January, and selected recipients will be notified thereafter. Donations are granted once per year.

Borsheims is grateful for the meaningful work being done by the organizations that apply. Due to the volume of grant requests received, Borsheims is unable to respond to every application. Only organizations selected for funding will be contacted.

We are not able to consider applications from:

  • Out-of-State donation requests
  • Capital campaigns
  • Scholarships, conferences, or travel support
  • Individual support
  • School fundraisers
  • Religious institution fundraisers
  • Merchandise requests