40 survey respondents
Location: 110 N 92nd St, Omaha, 68114 NE
EIN: 47-0834133
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8 hours
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96%
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92%
8%
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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
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Honest acknowledgement of why you need the funds and transparent reason for the ask.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
1
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
This funder is very straightforward in what they fund. Become familiar with the foundation and ask questions.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
8
Reviewer 2118 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Go to the the website and be familiar with the mission of the Weitz Family Foundation to make sure that the relationship is mutually beneficial
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Exellent
Good
This foundation want to address the root cause of poverty and works with grass roots organization which is essential because it is the people living in poverty who know best how to lift our communities up.
Consider working closely with Indigenous Peoples Organizations! Historically, Indigenous Peoples have been marginalized. According to First Peoples Worldwide; only 1% of funds raised in the name of Indigenous Peoples go to benefit Indigenous Peoples; this means that 99% of funds given to benefit indigenous peoples go to operating funds for non-indigenous peoples organizations claiming to help indigenous peoples. Please see the guide to granters on how t work with Indigenous Peoples Organizations. https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Grantmakers-Guide-updated-2014.pdf
The process seems simple but Organizations approaching should have a clear mission and vision for their organization. While the application process is simple; it is still very competitive.
Work with grass roots organizations. Give grass roots organization an opportunity to organize and strengthen organizational infrastructure. It is one of the very few foundations that will openly support operational funding. Operational funding (core mission fund) are the hardest to get and yet very essential to grass roots organizations.
10 to 15 hours
