F3 Omaha Third F Impact Tracking – April 26, 2025
Posted on July 11, 2025 | F3 Omaha Foundation
2025 Fundraising Highlights
- Total Donations: $35,000 raised toward community initiatives and scholarships.
- Number of Donors: 150 individuals and organizations contributed.
- Scholarships Awarded: 3 young men received awards from the Chris Gradoville Community Leader Scholarship.
- Key Event Impact: The 2025 Brick Builder event accounted for 50% of total funds raised.
Donation Trends
Fundraising in early 2025 showed consistent growth, driven by individual donations, corporate sponsors, and the Brick Builder event. The following visuals provide a breakdown of donations by month (January to April 2025) and by source.
Donations by Month (Jan–Apr 2025)
Donation Sources
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Brick Builder (50%)
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Individual Donors (30%)
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Corporate Sponsors (20%)
Additional Supported Ventures
Beyond the core fundraising efforts, F3 Omaha has supported a wide range of community ventures through donations, volunteer hours, and other contributions. These initiatives highlight our commitment to making a positive impact in Omaha and beyond.
| Organization/Effort | Donation/Impact |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Community Blood Bank / ARC | Blood Units Donated in 2024-2025: 240 units, saving 727 lives (average per year) |
| Project Pink’d, LLS, Poker Nights | Monetary Funds: $18,000 |
| Tri-City Pantry / Neighborgood Pantry – Papillion | Non-Perishable Donations: 1,900 items of food |
| Heartland Hope Mission | Man Hours (past year): 310 / year for Pantry Saturdays and Block Party Non-Perishable Donations – Food Drive: 4,000 lbs of food Toy Drive: $11,679 |
| Release Ministries | $1,000 |
| Thankful Trots – 3 Schools | Monetary Donations: $2,000 (almost $10,000 over all years) |
| F3 Foundation – CG Scholarship Funds / General Cash Donations | 2021: $41,359 2022: $34,815 2023: $26,219 2024: TBD 2025: TBD Total in Scholarships: $219,000 over 5 years (13 students) General Fund: approx $8,000 currently |
| Polar Plunge 2025 | $4,675 (Total over 4 years: $13,508) |
| Brush Up | 1 house painted each of 4 years; 210 man hours / year |
| Other Supports for PAX | Flowers, cards, meal trains, GoFundMe, texts, phone calls, moving help, mowing yards, taking coffee to injured PAX |
| Impact to Local Coffee Shops | Approx $136,282 / year; approaching $950,000 over 7 years |
CG Scholarship Funds by Year
Impact Overview
The funds have enabled the Chris Gradoville Community Leader Scholarship to support young men pursuing education and leadership roles. Each recipient demonstrates F3 values: fitness, fellowship, and faith. Additionally, the Foundation’s mentorship program pairs scholars with F3 PAX members for ongoing guidance.
Get Involved
Support the F3 Omaha Foundation by donating, sponsoring, or attending events like Brick Builder. Visit the Ways to Give page for more details.
Thank You
Thank you to all PAX, donors, and supporters for making a difference in Omaha. Your contributions invigorate community leadership and inspire the next generation. Stay connected for future updates!