How much funding does Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant?

Geography: 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. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Grants should not only assist in providing the necessities of life for such children, but also to bring some joy into their lives; Grants are not made to individuals.

Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant

Q: How often is Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant offered?

Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Black Benjamin a Char

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Applications are accepted year-round.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

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

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/black-charitable-trust-children/)._
Programs must benefit economically deprived children
Grants must directly benefit children and not their parents
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

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grants should not only assist in providing the necessities of life for such children, but also to bring some joy into their lives
Not eligible: Grants are not made to individuals

Overview

_Note: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting._

Program areas

Education
Health
Human services

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Programs must benefit economically deprived children.
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.
Grants must directly benefit children and not their parents.
- 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.
Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).

Ineligibility

Grants should not only assist in providing the necessities of life for such children, but also to bring some joy into their lives.
Grants are not made to individuals.

What Black Benjamin a Char actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 3
Total given: $20K
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $5,000–$10K

By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Oneill, NE; Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE.

Example grants

Building Blocks for Community Enrichment · Oneill, NE

General operating

$10K
Grace Foundation Inc · Grand Island, NE

General operating

$5,000
Central Community College Foundation Inc · Hastings, NE

General operating

$5,000