In March 2026, a combination of extreme weather conditions led to historic wildfires across central and western Nebraska, while a separate grass fire ignited closer to home. In response, the Gilchrist Foundation acted quickly. In early April, the Foundation awarded a $25,000 disaster grant to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in both Nebraska and Woodbury County, helping ensure those affected have access to immediate aid and ongoing support.
Read MoreOn April 26, 2024, multiple tornadoes touched down in Nebraska and Iowa damaging or destroying hundreds of homes and businesses, injuring several people and killing one, according to the National Weather Service. The tornadoes impacted areas in and surrounding Lincoln, Neb., Omaha, Neb. and southwest Iowa. The American Red Cross quickly responded to the devastation, sending disaster workers to help those affected by the storms.
Read MoreEvery year the Gilchrist Foundation awards millions of dollars in grant money to nonprofit organizations that make a difference in Siouxland. In 2023, the Foundation awarded $1,938,876 in grants to nonprofits committed to supporting the arts, wildlife and conservation and disaster relief. The 2024 grant review process opens in March. The Foundation is passionate about supporting the causes that were near and dear to Jocelyn Gilchrist’s heart by awarding four types of grants: project grants, micro-grants, endowment grants and capital campaign grants.
Read MoreEvery year the Gilchrist Foundation awards millions of dollars in grant money to nonprofit organizations that make a difference in Siouxland. In 2022, the Foundation awarded $1,861,913 in grants to nonprofits committed to supporting the arts, wildlife and conservation and disaster relief.
Read MoreSpring usually means warmer weather, blooming flowers and budding trees, but it also means severe weather. Season after season severe weather, like thunderstorms, tornados and floods, take their toll on Sioux City and the surrounding areas. Luckily when the area is impacted by a disaster, the American Red Cross is there to help, thanks to the support of the Gilchrist Foundation.
Read MoreThe Gilchrist Foundation made a huge impact on area nonprofit organizations in 2021. The Foundation awarded more than $1.7 million in grants, about $500,000 more than in 2020, to nonprofit organizations in and around Siouxland with ties to the arts and public broadcasting, wildlife and conservation and disaster relief. The selected nonprofits were invited to submit applications for the Foundation’s endowment, capital campaign and project grants during the annual grant cycle of April to mid-July. The Foundation also awarded multiple micro grants, which give of a maximum of $5,000, throughout the year.
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