Quick Summary
Name: Bishop Clarkson Episcopal Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Information not publicly available (religious organization exempt from detailed IRS reporting) |
| Grant Range | Up to $5,000 (church growth grants) to $35,000+ (specific programs) |
| Average Grant | Varies by program type |
| Application Method | Application-based for church growth grants / Board discretion for major programs |
Contact Details
- Address: c/o Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska, 109 North 18th St., Omaha, NE 68102
- Email: dioadmin@episcopal-ne.org
- Website: https://dioneb.org/Ministries/bishop-clarkson-episcopal-foundation.html
Geographic Focus
- Nebraska (primary focus)
- Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska parishes and institutions
Funding Priorities
- Church growth initiatives and programs promoting sustainable growth
- Support for new seminary graduates (Curacy Program)
- Parish operational and ministry support
- Diocesan administrative expenses
- Clergy salary support
- New, innovative, and entrepreneurial church ministries targeted at growing local parishes
- Numerical, missional, and spiritual growth initiatives
What They Don't Fund
- Existing ministries that are not self-sustaining (less likely to receive funding)
- Non-Episcopal organizations (giving primarily to Episcopal churches, organizations, and seminaries)
Application Method
The foundation operates through multiple grant mechanisms:
- Church Growth Grants: Application-based process for grants up to $5,000 to support new ministry initiatives
- Major Program Funding: Board-determined grants for diocesan programs (e.g., Curacy Program, parish support)
- Applications are managed through the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska
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