Weitz Family Foundation

42 survey respondents

Location: 110 N 92nd St, Omaha, 68114 NE

EIN: 47-0834133

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Top descriptors for this funder

33Culturally sensitive32Positive leader in the field30"Gets" nonprofits and issues27Friendly27Openminded26Builds relationships24Responsive20Gives more than money18Risk taker17Insightful14Likes site visits

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Weitz Family Foundation

Aug 26, 2024

Grant Applicant - applied in 2024

Their grant portal is user-friendly, with clear questions, word count recommendations (as opposed to strict adherence to word limits). They don't fixate on finances, but rather impact and inclusion, which is reflected in their flexible and simple finance documentation requirements. I appreciate the DEIA focus across all application questions and really liked that you can request gen-op and event support in one application. As new events are created, I would love to better understand if ad-hoc event support would be considered or if it must be submitted in our annual application. I wish there was an easier way to change profile names given nonprofit attrition.

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Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Aug 26, 2024

Reviewer 5603 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2024

The Weitz Family Foundation is willing to invest in work that fosters DEI and systemic change work. And that is unusual in the funding community. As such, the requests for funding greatly exceeds their available funding. I am grateful to the WFF for their vision and values. Maybe they could try to build the capacity of other foundations around this work?!

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Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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Jan 16, 2024

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.

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Dec 06, 2023

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.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Sep 28, 2023

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.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Openminded

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Sep 05, 2023

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.

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Gives more than money, Builds relationships, Openminded

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Aug 31, 2023

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Do not be intimidated by the process it is seamless and easy.

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Aug 30, 2023

Reviewer 1354 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Great work

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships

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Response from Weitz Family Foundation

Aug 30, 2023

80 hours!!!!????? OH NO!!!!!

Aug 24, 2023

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Their Virtual Application Session is a must!

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Responsive

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Dec 14, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2022

Applications are open to all that feel their organization is a match and clearly posted.

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Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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