43 survey respondents
Location: 110 N 92nd St, Omaha, 68114 NE
EIN: 47-0834133
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8 hours
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97%
3%
93%
7%
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It's helpful to get to know family members to understand their priorities as a foundation, and how your mission and proposal would fit.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Good
Continue to provide general operating grants to grantees and consider multi-year requests. That flexibility and continuity is enormously helpful! (And keep the streamlined proposals!)
They ask tough but fair questions about how projects work and whether that's the best approach to achieve a goal. They're great at seeing connections between their grantees and connecting people working on similar things. They're also open to providing general operating grants, which is critical for nonprofits to have maximum flexibility to carry out their mission.
More than 15
Reviewer 3727 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
They have been interested in learning about and funding new organizations where they can make a significant impact. You might be less likely to receive funding if you are a large institution that they haven't supported in the past.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2018
Good
Good
They are wonderful!
The Weitz Family is extraordinarily knowledgeable and engaged in the nonprofit world. They are involved in the organizations they fund, they care about data and impact, and they understand that general operating funding and easy grant application processes make our jobs as administrators easier and allow us to focus on the programmatic work.
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 4923 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It is helpful to have other grant relationships to leverage in beginning any new grant process.
Insightful, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Average
Good
Appreciate commitment to systemic injustices which influence poverty.
Thanks for understanding that the work of grassroots non profits is important, and that stand alone grassroots nonprofits, especially, struggle with fluxuations in grants each year.
Communication. Limited experience, but communication from foundation very helpful.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Make sure to read all the information provided on the funder's website.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Interactions with the foundation have always been prompt and positive. We would love to be able to meet in person with a staff member. Face to face meetings are always more productive and informative.
Good
One piece of advise would be to have one meeting a year with your potential grantees.
They are responsive to making our community a better place to live. They are very open to new ideas and addressing current issues.
10 to 15 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Great to work with and very transparent.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
More than 15
Reviewer 5082 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The staff at the Weitz Family Foundation are accessible and understand the importance of the work we are doing. Key is building a relationship with them.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Open to meeting with organizations and supportive of local community-based work.
N/A
Build a relationship - it's key.
Open about sharing what is available and doable in terms of receiving funding from them.
Very supportive and open to learning about and from nonprofits. Also, very engaged.
8
Reviewer 2505 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It is a good idea to meet with one of their members first. Establish your presence. Make sure that your ask if responsible and falls under their tenants.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Average
They are a bit busy and can be hard to reach at times. They will get back to you though when they are able.
Good
Delegate tasks so that correspondance is delivered more timely.
N/A
If there are any problems with the grant application they are available to help.
3
Reviewer 3211 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
As with any funder, make sure that what they fund and what you are asking for is a fit.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
Community knowledge and involvement.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
This Foundation prioritizes organizations which seek to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and under-served LOCAL populations--emphasize efforts toward inclusivity and community presence.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2018
Good
Good
Reaching out to serve the community rather than waiting for requests
6
Reviewer 8502 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It's best to schedule a meeting to discuss the project and how it fits into their funding priorities.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Average
More clear on funding priorities
I think they are still trying to figure out their funding priorities and their grant process.
5 to 10 hours
