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The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation
The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation was formed in 2011 by Harold Brown. Its goal is to provide support for local 501c3 organizations which serve the community. Annual funding ranges between $250,000 and over $1,000,000. The chairman is Ronald Brown. Other board members: Jameson Brown, Maura Nolan Brown, Harley Brown, Fred Lebow & Andrea Kozinetz.
Grants
The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation funds a wide variety of charities, including those that engage in medical and scientific research and deliver medical services and those that provide educational, artistic/musical, and recreational activities for underserved youths. The Foundation also finances scholarships for qualified applicants, aid to those experiencing homelessness, capital renovations or new construction, and animal hospitals and shelters.
Past and current charities supported include but are not limited to the West End House, Franciscan Children’s Hospital, the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation, and the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.
Efficient use of administrative costs relative to benefits received by individuals is considered, and we fund specific projects, not operational costs.
As of January 1, 2026, the Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation’s annual funding is in excess of $4 million per year. There is one application for requests over $1000. A very brief summary application is required for requests up to $1,000.
These grants may provide educational, recreational, and other services to urban and suburban youth. Funds are also available for arts and culture by way of museums, other learning opportunities. Funds may be directed as assistance to people in need such as supplying care for families, food.
West Virginia Community Advancement and Development
West Virginia Community Advancement and Development works to encourage strong civic engagement through INFRASTRUCTURE, SUSTAINABILITY, COMPLIANCE, and RESILIENCY. WV CAD administers state and federal programs designed to improve the quality of life in West Virginia.
Community Service Block Grant
The Community Service Block Grant is a federal anti-poverty program administered by the Community Advancement and Development office of the WV Department of Economic Development. CSBG is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and administered by the Office of Community Services ACF-OCS.
CSBG is not a competitive grant. Eligible applicants are Community Action Agencies that are designated by the Governor of West Virginia to administer the Community Services Block Grant. CSBG does not directly fund individuals but provides funding to Community Action Agencies throughout the state. The purpose in West Virginia is to aid a network of 15 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) in the reduction of poverty, revitalization of low-income communities, and to provide economic opportunities for low-income families.
Organizations which were officially designated as Community Action Agencies (CAAs) under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and were specifically designated by the 1981 CSBG Act as eligible entities to receive CSBG funds.
All recipients of CSBG funds submit community action plans and budgets detailing the programs, services, and activities to be conducted using CSBG funding.
Benefits of CSBG
WV's Community Action Agencies are independent non-profit organizations each providing a unique mix of community services. CSBG funding supports projects that:
Fall Grant Cycle Pilot
The 2026 Fall Grant Cycle Pilot is the second cycle in the SouthCoast Community Foundation’s new biannual grantmaking approach. Building on the Spring pilot and feedback from nonprofits, community partners, and reviewers, the Fall cycle offers a streamlined application for funding opportunities supporting a range of community needs across the SouthCoast.
In 2026, the SouthCoast Community Foundation began piloting a biannual grant cycle, with funding opportunities offered in the spring and fall. The new approach is intended to provide greater predictability and a more accessible application process for nonprofits, while helping the Foundation gather information about community needs and the reach of its funding.
The 2026 Fall Grant Cycle will help us identify what is working, gather feedback from applicants and grantees, and refine the process for the 2027 Spring Grant Cycle.
Program Areas
Funding is available for organizations and requests addressing one or more of the following areas:
Basic Human Needs and Family Stability – including food access and food security, housing stability, utilities and other essential household needs, and services that help individuals and families meet basic needs.
Youth Development and Recreation – including positive youth development, enrichment activities, and recreation.
Education – including programs and services that improve educational opportunities and outcomes for children, youth, and adults.
Health and Wellness – including programs and services that improve physical, mental, or community health and well-being.
Economic Self-Sufficiency – including services that help individuals and families increase financial stability, employment opportunities, or economic independence.
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment – including prevention, intervention, treatment, and support for children and families.
Domestic Violence Services – including services and support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
Arts and Culture – including arts and cultural programs that expand participation in the arts, strengthen community well-being, engage residents, and use arts and culture to respond to community needs.
Mission
The Sherwood Foundation® promotes equity through social justice initiatives enhancing the quality of life in Nebraska.
Vision
We believe social justice is the proactive reinforcement of policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that all produce equitable power, access, opportunities, treatment, impacts, and outcomes for all.
Who We Fund
The Sherwood Foundation limits grants to organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), government entities, schools, or churches that are serving Nebraska. These organizations must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service.
What We Fund
The Sherwood Foundation limits grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that predominately benefit those that are serving Nebraska and must address one of our categories:
Urban Community Partnerships
Our work in Nebraska’s urban communities focuses on family stability and child wellbeing with an overarching emphasis on community context. Using a two-generation approach, we are interested in the relationship between direct service provision and the greater systems that impact a community. Applicants are wise to cite specific research that influences a service model or approach to solving a community challenge.
Omaha Public Schools
Guidelines:
Greater Nebraska Initiatives
Through these grants, The Sherwood Foundation promotes equity and inclusion as pathways for creating the good life for all in Nebraska. Core areas of work include child welfare, immigrant inclusion, housing, advocacy & civic engagement, leadership, and community infrastructure. Requests from communities outside of the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas are considered during standard grant cycles.
Early Childhood Education
The Sherwood Foundation supports early childhood education on a regional and national basis through The Buffett Early Childhood Fund.
What the Sherwood Foundation Values
The Sherwood Foundation has strongly held values regarding civil liberties, equality and fairness with a particular focus on women and people oppressed because of their race, sexual orientation, and/or religion or lack-thereof.
Equal rights.
We believe all humans are created equal. We work to eliminate government and social barriers to equality.
Access to civic life.
We are proud to live in a democracy and believe that the rights provided to individuals in the United States should be protected and the best way to protect those rights is to ensure equal access to the voting polls.
Reproductive justice.
We support a woman’s right to self-determination about reproductive health choices. We expect our grantees serving women and girls to ensure access and education to all health care options, including abortion.
Opportunity to thrive.
We believe a zip code should not determine the outcome of a life. We see how government institutions and laws have historically and do presently oppress and suppress opportunity, particularly for people of color but also other minority populations and women. We work with our community to undo systemic oppression and build systems that meet the needs of citizens and do not further oppress. We seek economic justice for our neighbors and the opportunity that lies therein.
Access to services.
We expect grantees to ensure that clients have access to services and that service providers work to remove barriers rather than create barriers to care and compassion. A service provider’s religious belief system should not be imposed upon those who seek their services, whether through proselytization, coercion, guilt, or an unspoken quid-pro-quo expectation to participate in faith-based classes or religious services.
Operating Grants
The Sherwood Foundation® believes that providing operating support can make all the difference to nonprofit organizations by providing flexible funding to cover the ongoing costs of day-to-day operations (administrative/overhead). This type of support can free nonprofits to become more strategic about how they address community issues, craft internal solutions to enhance effectiveness, and build organizational infrastructure.
Grants for BIPOC organizations fund programs aimed at advancing equity, inclusion, and opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The following grants support initiatives in education, healthcare, business development, and social justice, driving systemic change and community empowerment.
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How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for BIPOC?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for BIPOC?
Grants are most commonly $34,887.
These grants are usually funded by private foundations and philanthropic organizations, such as the Ford Foundation and the Kellogg Foundation. Government agencies at all levels often provide funding, especially for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Companies with social responsibility programs and community development groups are key funders.
Organizations that qualify for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) grants support ethnic and Indigenous minorities, LGBTQ+ members, refugees, and people who are or were incarcerated. They also assist unhoused individuals, veterans or their families, and people with disabilities. These organizations focus on racial equity, economic justice, and health disparities.
Applicants for BIPOC grants are typically US 501(c)(3) nonprofits, similar international organizations, advocacy groups, or community groups. These organizations are led by and serve BIPOC.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for grants for bipoc grants, deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 29.8% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Funding for BIPOC grants aims to empower nonprofits that are led by and serve BIPOC communities. These grants support programmes that address systemic inequalities, promote social justice, enhance economic opportunities, and support community development within BIPOC communities. The grants are often directed towards initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, social justice, and healthcare access.
On average, grants in grants for bipoc provide funding between $0 and $188,250,000, with typical awards falling around $34,887 (median) and $655,609 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
To improve success for BIPOC grants, organizations should:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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