Omaha Jaycees Foundation Grant

The Omaha Jaycees Foundation (OJF) offers grants to support the charitable endeavors of the Omaha Jaycees and contribute to the betterment of Greater Omaha. As a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, OJF's core mission is to issue charitable grants of up to $1,000 to fund service projects addressing immediate needs and promoting long-term community improvement. This directly aligns with the foundation's mission to improve the Greater Omaha area through targeted charitable efforts. The primary target beneficiaries for these grants are nonprofit organizations that provide services to residents of Greater Omaha. Eligibility requirements specify that applicants must be defined as tax-exempt organizations by the Internal Revenue Code and be requesting funds to conduct a 501(c)(3)-compliant charitable activity. The impact goal is to foster community betterment by supporting service projects that address critical needs and contribute to sustained positive change within the Omaha community. OJF prioritizes projects that focus on immediate community needs and long-term community betterment. This includes initiatives that align with section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation explicitly does not support individuals, scholarships, bifurcated gifts, political campaigns, lobbying efforts, businesses operating for personal gain or profit, endowment funding, debt repayment, past expenses, or direct support of religious activities that do not serve community members regardless of congregational membership and statements of belief. This clear focus ensures that grants are directed towards projects with genuine charitable intent and broad community benefit. Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of service projects that address identified community needs and contribute to the overall improvement of Greater Omaha. While not explicitly detailed, measurable results would likely stem from the specific outcomes of the funded service projects, such as the number of individuals served, the scope of community improvement, or the successful completion of project objectives. The foundation's strategic priority is to make charitable grants that have a tangible impact on the community, operating under a theory of change that by supporting focused service projects, they can directly contribute to both immediate relief and sustained positive development within Greater Omaha.