Gilbert M And Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
The Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, NE supporting education, healthcare, religious institutions, journalism, social services, historic preservation, museums and the arts. The foundation's official site (hitchcockfoundation.org) lists history, grantees, trustee bios, financial reports and a 'How to Apply' page for grantseekers.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Nebraska-based nonprofit (particularly Omaha-area) working in education, arts/museums, social services, healthcare, historic preservation or local journalism, with a clear, locally grounded program and a mid-sized budget.
Good Fit
- • Organization operates in Nebraska (Omaha region) or serves Nebraskans directly.
- • Work aligns with education, arts/museums, social services, health, historic preservation, or local journalism.
- • Request size fits the foundation's typical grants (many awards around $5K–$75K, median ~$10K).
- • Ability to submit a concise PDF request and provide standard organizational documents.
- • Local reputation or prior relationship with trustees or past grantees.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily Nebraska‑focused: roughly 98% of dollars went to Nebraska organizations in the latest year despite a few out‑of‑state grants across four states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (69 distinct grantees and 71 grants) across multiple sectors, with 38 returning grantees across three years and a moderate top‑five share (about 33%).
New Applicants
Three years of filings show active onboarding of new organizations (about 31 new recipients in 2024, ~45% new rate), and a public 'How to Apply' page plus clear email submission instructions make entry plausible for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
