Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant

Overview

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

About the Foundation

The Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children was established in 1990 to further the legacy and memory of Benjamin A. Black by supporting programs for needy and economically deprived children. Mr. Black was born in 1941 and passed away in 1991. Mr. Black was a resident of Hall County, Nebraska.

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

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.