OMAHA AREA BOARD OF REALTORS® FOUNDATION

What is the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® Foundation?

The Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with nine local REALTORS® serving as directors. OABR absorbs all administrative and overhead expenses, which allows 100 percent of donations to go directly toward:

  • Critical needs for shelter, including local disasters and emergencies, the REALTOR® Relief Foundation, and the Nebraska Home Buyer’s Assistance Foundation.
  • Educational scholarships for UNO students and other post-secondary students working toward a career in real estate.
  • Newer members who are pursuing a REALTOR® Designation or Certification.
  • The Metro Community College’s Construction and Building Science program and the Nebraska Builders of the Future High School program for individuals drawn toward the construction trades.
  • Financial support for special needs and local charitable organizations in the greater Omaha community. 

AFTER TORNADOES RAVAGED THE REGION ON APRIL 26, 2024, THE OABR FOUNDATION STEPPED IN TO HELP VICTIMS IMPACTED BY THE STORMS, INCLUDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FROM THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY. 

JUDI ANDING EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Judi Anding was a trailblazer in the local real estate community who was passionate about education and real estate. Her 46-year career boasted an impressive array of titles, including owner-broker at two real estate companies. She also taught at the Randall School of Real Estate for 44 years and wrote several real estate books and training manuals.

The Judi Anding Scholarship is entrusted with the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® Foundation. OABR REALTOR® members with six months to three years of membership are eligible to apply for a tuition scholarship for a NAR Designation or Certification course. Up to five scholarships will be awarded per year. Contact Donna Shipley, Programs Director, with questions.

View Scholarship Application

Contact the Foundation

2025 PRESIDENT

Denise Poppen

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

2025 VICE PRESIDENT

Jessica Sawyer

Nebraska Realty

STAFF LIAISON

Donna Shipley

Omaha Area Board of REALTORS®