George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey whose programs focus on community welfare efforts.
Annual application deadlines
January 22 and June 15
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
States served
New Jersey
Types of support
Focuses on community welfare efforts in the state of New Jersey.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Co-Trustee
Grant Guidelines
The George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust awards grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey whose programs focus on community welfare efforts.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference will be given to requests for the following:
- Relief of the poor
- Improvement of living conditions
- Care of the sick, young, aged, homeless, imcompetent, and helpless
- Science, health, recreation, education, and good citizenship
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $20,000
Average number of grants per year: 25
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by January 22 for a March meeting and June 15 for an August meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
George A. Ohl, Jr. lived in Newark, New Jersey, and he established this foundation through a testamentary bequest. The purpose of the foundation is to improve the well-being of New Jersey citizens. Mr. Ohl died on February 16, 1947.
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey whose programs focus on community welfare efforts.
Annual application deadlines
January 22 and June 15
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
States served
New Jersey
Types of support
Focuses on community welfare efforts in the state of New Jersey.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Co-Trustee
The George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust awards grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in New Jersey whose programs focus on community welfare efforts.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference will be given to requests for the following:
- Relief of the poor
- Improvement of living conditions
- Care of the sick, young, aged, homeless, imcompetent, and helpless
- Science, health, recreation, education, and good citizenship
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $20,000
Average number of grants per year: 25
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by January 22 for a March meeting and June 15 for an August meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
George A. Ohl, Jr. lived in Newark, New Jersey, and he established this foundation through a testamentary bequest. The purpose of the foundation is to improve the well-being of New Jersey citizens. Mr. Ohl died on February 16, 1947.
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