40 survey respondents
Location: 110 N 92nd St, Omaha, 68114 NE
EIN: 47-0834133
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Reviewer 6784 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2024
I suggest getting to know the funder's mission. If you think it aligns with your mission, then it's a good chance you can work together toward the end goal. Our's is the community.
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2024
Good
The Weitz organization is full of wonderful, helpful people. They are humble, down to earth and we are honored to have a relationship with them.
Good
100%
Can't think of anything.
Get to know the Weitz family. They are wonderful.
Relationships. They know how to build strong community relationships.
5 to 10 hours
Reviewer 5427 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
They are open to supporting organizations in the community that are looking to make a positive difference in the community. They are engaged in the community.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2023
Good
All of the Weitz Family Foundation staff is accessible and responds to emails and phone calls in a very timely matter. Great team
Good
I like how easy was to complete the grant application, so I hope that the Foundation will continue to use the current grant application format.
Great staff, works well with the community. They don't just provide funding to organizations they care about the people and communities they serve.
The Weitz Family Foundation communicates very effectively with its grant applicants and the community.
10
Reviewer 3841 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
This foundation is so willing to build relationships so please don't be afraid to reach out to their staff. They are open to statewide work if you can make the case for improvements within their home base city.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Openminded
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
Weitz foundation understands the value of unrestricted general operating funds which isn't always the case with foundations. I really appreciate the support of our overall work without the necessity to keep making up "new" programs for them to fund... We are being thoughtfully innovative and doing new things but with less pressure and less stress in the grant application process. THANK YOU!
8
Professional in the field
Check the application as it exists in the portal--the 2023 application template was missing questions that were required in the portal, which made what you thought was the "end" of the process a little more stressful.
Gives more than money, Builds relationships, Openminded
Nebraska
Professional in the field
Other
2023
Good
Average
This grant application is explicitly interested in racial equity and accessibility. But the app itself didn't seem especially accessible (template was inaccurate and sometimes unclear because of formatting issues; portal routinely cut information during copy/paste). It also seems to be very white-centered. In other words, despite wanting to increase racial equity, the application itself seemed to assume a white-led organization that isn't very advanced in the DEI realm. Orgs that are led by people of color and whose entire mission is devoted to racial/ethnic equity found it difficult to understand where they fit in to the funder's interests.
This application is not like others you will write. It is philosophical and abstract--in a good way. If you let it, it can help you improve your overall approach.
This foundation really *wants* to do and be better, and they make tremendous effort to do so compared to their peers in Omaha. It's also very clear that they strive to ask meaningful questions.
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Do not be intimidated by the process it is seamless and easy.
Nebraska
Grant currently pending
2023
Good
Good
It explained each section of the application perfectly in only a few words.
More than 15
Reviewer 1354 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Great work
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships
Nebraska
Grant currently pending
Other
2023
Good
Good
I did not receive a grant yet
80
80 hours!!!!????? OH NO!!!!!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Their Virtual Application Session is a must!
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Responsive
Nebraska
Grant currently pending
2023
Good
Good
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
Applications are open to all that feel their organization is a match and clearly posted.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Iowa
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2022
Good
Good
The funder is very transparent with their goals and focus areas and the grant application clearly reflect those ideals.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The Weitz Family Foundation makes things incredibly easy. They are completely transparent and make themselves available to ensure your questions are answered and your application is complete to their requirements.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2020
Good
The Weitz Family Foundation is always available and accessible! This is greatly appreciated!
Good
The Weitz Family Foundation provides incredible opportunities for partnerships and community collaborations. They inspire openness and inclusion among organizations throughout the community.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
I am a newbie to foundationland. I didn't know the application process. I didn't even know there *was* an application process.
The WFF Executive Director was approachable and invested. She immediately understood our mission, and even helped me crystallize some things in my head.
I'd recommend trying to meet with someone from the family, if possible, or any of their amazingly available staff.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Good
I tend to think foundations are full of busy people who don't want to worry about the ins and outs of day-to-day issues. I think that's probably incorrect. Everyone at WFF is passionate about what they fund. They want to hear how things are going.
Good
WFF has been leaning hard into racial equity. It comes up in the training programs they offer and is a major part of the application. They are thinking about the problem holistically and it just warms my cold black heart.
I'd like a little more clarity on the role of the program managers.
Approachable. Honest. Transparent. Investing with purpose.
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