Whitmore Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
The Whitmore Charitable Trust was created under the Will of Eugenie A. Whitmore, a lifelong resident of Omaha, for the promotion of music and art in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
Annual application deadlines
January 31
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
States served
Nebraska
Geographic limitations
Omaha, Nebraska
Program limitations
Grants are made for the promotion of music and the arts in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Support outside of the Omaha city limits or metropolitan area
Average giving
Average grant size: $3,500
Average number of grants per year: 14
Average total giving per year: $50,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by January 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in March.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by April for applications received by the deadline.
About the Foundation
Foundation Information
The Whitmore Charitable Trust was established under the will of Eugenie Whitmore. Eugenie passed away on 1/15/1978. Ms. Whitmore and her family were very active in music and the arts in Omaha, NE. In 1892, the Whitmore Family was one of the founders of Tuesday Musical Series in Omaha.Mission
The Whitmore Charitable Trust was created under the Will of Eugenie A. Whitmore, a lifelong resident of Omaha, for the promotion of music and art in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
Annual application deadlines
January 31
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
States served
Nebraska
Geographic limitations
Omaha, Nebraska
Program limitations
Grants are made for the promotion of music and the arts in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Support outside of the Omaha city limits or metropolitan area
Average giving
Average grant size: $3,500
Average number of grants per year: 14
Average total giving per year: $50,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by January 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in March.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by April for applications received by the deadline.
Foundation Information
The Whitmore Charitable Trust was established under the will of Eugenie Whitmore. Eugenie passed away on 1/15/1978. Ms. Whitmore and her family were very active in music and the arts in Omaha, NE. In 1892, the Whitmore Family was one of the founders of Tuesday Musical Series in Omaha.Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations
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