Verne P. Jackson and Rose Marie Jackson Charitable Trust Grant

The Verne P. Jackson and Rose Marie Jackson Charitable Trust Grant provides crucial financial assistance to organizations supporting physically handicapped individuals within a 100-mile radius of Omaha, Nebraska. Established by Verne P. Jackson, the trust aims to empower those facing physical challenges, drawing from personal experiences with disability. Administered by Wells Fargo Bank, it typically awards one to two grants annually, focusing on assisting organizations that promote productive and rewarding lives for the handicapped.

The Verne P. Jackson and Rose Marie Jackson Charitable Trust was established by Verne P. Jackson under his Last Will and Testament dated 1/9/1992. Mr. Jackson created the trust to benefit those individuals that are physically handicapped. Mr. Jackson’s wife was permanently disabled and the couple were acutely aware of the financial demands confronting the physically handicapped. It was their belief that handicapped individuals can lead productive and rewarding lives if financial assistance was available.
The Trust primarily support organizations located within a 100 mile radius of Omaha, Nebraska that provide financial or other aid and assistance to physically handicapped individuals. Administered by Wells Fargo Bank as trustees, an average of one to two grants are awarded per year through applications that are reviewed at their annual grant meeting.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for salaries.