Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Secular activities provided by religious organizations may be eligible for grant funds.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The Oregon Trail Community Foundation does not make grants in support of individuals, for political campaigns or lobbying efforts, for new small businesses established for personal gain or profit, to support annual fund drives, capital campaigns, to fund an agency’s deficit or endowment, or for…

Overview

The Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant supports projects improving education, wildlife preservation, historical landmarks, the arts, healthcare, and research in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming. Eligible applicants include public tax-exempt organizations or those working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. This foundation aims to enhance community welfare through various grants and services, funded by donations and memberships, ultimately fostering the betterment of the local community.

The Oregon Trail Community Foundation is a benevolent community trust organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska for the benefit of the citizens of western Nebraska and Goshen and Platte Counties in eastern Wyoming.
The Foundation offers grants, scholarships and other services to organizations and individuals through funds provided by donations, memberships, bequests, trusts and other financial vehicles.  The Oregon Trail Community Foundation helps you contribute to the betterment of your community.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, ORworking with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalfSecular activities provided by religious organizations may be eligible for grant funds.

Ineligibility

The Oregon Trail Community Foundation does not make grants in support of individuals, for political campaigns or lobbying efforts, for new small businesses established for personal gain or profit, to support annual fund drives, capital campaigns, to fund an agency’s deficit or endowment, or for the direct support of religious activities.

What Oregon Trail Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
26
Total given
$716K
Median grant
$16K
Range
$5,500–$97K
  • By dollars: Nebraska 94%, Colorado 3%, Kansas 2%. Top recipient cities: Scottsbluff, NE; Gering, NE; Lincoln, NE.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 69% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Riverside Discovery Center · Scottsbluff, NE

    Community

    $97K

  • Northfield Haven · Gering, NE

    Youth / special needs

    $75K

  • Cirrus House · Scottsbluff, NE

    Housing / special needs

    $59K

  • Cooperative Ministries · Scottsbluff, NE

    Food insecurities

    $58K

  • Capwn · Gering, NE

    Food insecurities / homeless

    $55K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Wildlife
  • History
  • Arts
  • Healthcare
  • Science research
  • Foundation

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