FAQs

Is my organization eligible to apply?

Your organization must have a valid 501(c)3 status. We do not provide funding to individuals, for-profit businesses, individual K-12 schools, or churches. We primarily focus on our community and we support efforts in the Omaha metro area, eastern Nebraska, and western Iowa within 50 miles of Omaha.

Will Wallingford Foundation fund individuals or religious organizations?

Though we do not provide grants to religious organizations or individuals, we suggest you start you grant search with instrumentl or grants.gov.

How does the foundation make funding decisions?

All grants are approved by the foundation’s Board of Directors. The Board takes into account the potential for meaningful impact, alignment with our mission and goals, and the nature of the program.

How does the foundation determine grant amounts?

Grant amounts depend on multiple factors including the potential for impact, the budget, past funding to similar programs, and the nature of the program. We look at each grant request uniquely for its potential to impact people's lives and to ultimately make a difference in our community