Eligibility Criteria

Organizations seeking Foundation funding must meet the following criteria:

1. The organizations must provide services in the Foundation's geographic area, specifically Sarpy and Cass counties to be considered for support.

2. The organization must qualify as a non-profit federally tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization under the regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service.

3. The Foundation does NOT provide grants for:

   Direct aid to individuals/families.

   Religious programs.

   Political organizations or projects.

   Dinners, tickets, conferences.

   Tax supported activities identified by the Foundation as being the responsibility
        of federal, state and local governments.

Supporting Documents

It is important that an organization requesting funds include the following:

1. Federal tax exemption letter.

2. Financial statements (audited) for the most recent fiscal year.

3. Operating budget for the current year, including principal source(s) of income.