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 for Children
State: Nebraska
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 – $5,000
Details:
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.
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.
Program Areas
- Education
- Health
- Human services
Population Served
Children
Geographic Limitations
- Grants must benefit children living in Nebraska, outside of the city limits of Omaha and Lincoln, and preferably those living in the area of central Nebraska.
- The trust has a practice of giving in the area of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Grantmaking Priorities
Priority may be given for the purchase and distribution of Christmas presents.
Funding Information
- Average grant size: $1,000 – $5,000
- Average total giving per year: $25,000
Eligible Applicants
- 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.
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