Funding Amount

US $3,500

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: “Grants are available year-round, with applications due by January 31 for review in March.”

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grants are made for the promotion of music and the arts in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Program areas: Arts, culture, and humanities.
  • Applications are accepted year-round.
  • Applications must be submitted by January 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in March.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Support outside of the Omaha city limits
  • Not eligible: Metropolitan area

Overview

The Whitmore Charitable Trust, established by Eugenie Whitmore, supports music and arts initiatives in Omaha, NE. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to qualify. The Trust has a strong history in the local arts scene, dating back to its founding in 1892. Grants are available year-round, with applications due by January 31 for review in March. However, funding is limited to projects within Omaha's city limits.

The Whitmore Charitable Trust was established under the will of Eugenie Whitmore. Eugenie passed away on 1/15/1978. Ms. Whitmore and her family were very active in music and the arts in Omaha, NE. In 1892, the Whitmore Family was one of the founders of Tuesday Musical Series in Omaha.
Trustees: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are made for the promotion of music and the arts in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.Program areas: Arts, culture, and humanitiesApplications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by January 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in March.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for support outside of the Omaha city limits or metropolitan area

What Whitmore Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
11
Total given
$51K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$2,000–$7,500
  • By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Childrens Hospital Medical Center · Omaha, NE

    General operating

    $7,500

  • Omaha Community Playhouse · Omaha, NE

    General operating purposes

    $5,000

  • Omaha Theater Company · Omaha, NE

    General operating purposes

    $5,000

  • Blue Barn Theatre · Omaha, NE

    General operating purposes

    $5,000

  • Omaha Performing Arts Society · Omaha, NE

    General operating purposes

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music
  • Arts
  • Nonprofits

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