Immanuel Vision Foundation Grants

The Immanuel Vision Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits that align with their mission of meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, enhancing community health, and supporting the ministry of the Church. Special consideration is given to initiatives focused on seniors and community health, ensuring a culture of wellness and dignity.

Since 2015, the Immanuel Vision Foundation has provided financial support to nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations whose missions align with our own. More specifically, those that:

• “Meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of seniors, respond to needs in community health and support the ministry of the Church.”
• The Immanuel Vision Foundation seeks to support organizations that:
• Demonstrate strong leadership, financial stability and consistent planning.Implement innovation and catalytic opportunity.
• Clearly define objectives and strategic plans.
• Have developed additional, reliable sources of funding for the project requested.
• Special consideration will be given to the following priority areas:

Seniors - The Immanuel Vision Foundation supports programs and initiatives that embody Immanuel's vision that "All people will grow and age with dignity, safety, and wellness." Immanuel's expertise in the health and well-being of seniors, identified as the post-65 age population, makes this a particular priority area for IVF funding.
Community Health - Community Health, as envisioned by the Immanuel Vision Foundation, pertains to targeted initiatives to optimize the health and well-being of individuals and families residing in our communities. It revolves around proactive measures, interventions, and partnerships that tackle specific health issues while nurturing a culture of wellness. Our approach encompasses a spectrum of programs and services designed to prevent and address health challenges, fostering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, all within the framework of our commitment to supporting our community's vitality.
The Church - Grants in this area support qualifying ELCA congregations that reflect a commitment to faith-based service to others. This priority area is funded through the ELCA Congregation grant cycle.

Eligibility

Organizations Seeking Foundation Funding Must Meet the Following Criteria:Organizations may only apply for grant funding if the project benefits people in at least one of the following geographic areas:The state of Nebraska.Select Iowa counties: Boone, Dallas, Harrison, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Polk, Pottawattamie, Story or Warren.The organization must qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federally tax-exempt organization under the regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service.Applicants may not apply for more than one grant per calendar year.If awarded a grant, Applicant may not apply for the same project/program in the consecutive year.

Ineligibility

Applicants may not apply for more than one grant per calendar year.Regardless of the grant cycle, the Immanuel Vision Foundation does not support grant requests for:Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital or family status, military service, disability or any other groups protected by lawOther foundations or “pass through” organizationsMemorial funds or endowmentsDebt reductionDinners, tickets, conferences, event sponsorships or annual fund drives/appealsSocial groups or individual participants in those organizationsField trips, tours and conference attendance costsScholarships, school activities, clubs and events, pageants or school-based organizations such as PTA or PTOPolitical organizations or projectsDirect aid to individuals/familiesAmateur or professional sports programs of all age groupsAnimal welfareCongregations of other denominations, churches located outside of the Immanuel Vision Foundation eligibility area and religious nonprofits are ineligible to apply.