THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST
AI Summary
The Jet Award Foundation & Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In its 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $83.9K in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO HELP END GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY RAISING MONEY FOR THE JOHNNY RODGERS CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS. PROVIDING SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN THE WAY OF A TWO YEAR SCHOLARSHIP, ENABLING THEM TO PURSUE DEGREES IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC) IN OMAHA. THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION AND TRUST ALSO ANNUALLY CELEBRATES THE ELITE KICK-OFF AND PUNT RETURNER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. DESPITE THE RECOGNITION GIVEN TO VARIOUS POSITIONS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL THROUGH POSTSEASON AWARDS, THE RETURN SPECIALIST HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED UNTIL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JET AWARD. THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO HONOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE BEST RETURN SPECIALIST IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL EACH YEAR.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$100K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST?
No. THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST give?
THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska and Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $84 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST?
THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.