Jetton Charitable Fund
The Jetton Charitable Fund supports Omaha-area programs that enrich school-age youth through arts, science, and history activities beyond the classroom.
Funder: Omaha Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026: Annual application submission deadline (application period June 1–July 15)
Funding Amounts: Grants of $20,000 and up; awarded annually for programmatic support.
Summary: Supports Omaha-area nonprofits providing cultural, arts, science, and history enrichment for school-age youth beyond the classroom.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation for at least 5 years and serving at least 1,000 students annually.
Description
The Jetton Charitable Fund, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, is dedicated to supporting programs that expose school-age youth in the Omaha area to cultural education. The fund prioritizes initiatives delivered by cultural institutions—such as performing and visual arts organizations, museums, and science centers—that extend learning and enrichment opportunities beyond traditional classroom settings. Supported programs may include performing and visual arts, natural sciences, technology, zoological, botanical, and historical educational activities, with a strong emphasis on community-wide impact.
