The Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children awards grants to benefit needy and economically deprived children living in Nebraska.
Donor Name: Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust
State: Nebraska
City: Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000-$5,000
Details:
Mission: To provide economically deprived children, living in central Nebraska, with some of the necessities of life and also some items that will bring joy into their lives such as Christmas gifts.
Grants must directly benefit children and not their parents. Grants should not only assist in providing the necessities of life for such children, but also to bring some joy into their lives. For example, it was the donor’s specific intent that some portion of the grant funds be awarded for the purchase and distribution of Christmas gifts.
Population served
- Children
Grantmaking Priorities
- Priority may be given for the purchase and distribution of Christmas presents.
Program Areas
- Education
- Health
- Human services
Funding Information
- Average grant size: $1,000 – $5,000
- Average number of grants per year: 10
- Average total giving per year: $25,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c) (3).
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
For more information, visit Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust.
