For Grantseekers » Wightman/Wieber Foundation
As a service to our non-profit organizations, the Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation is pleased to host grant application materials on this website for the Wightman-Wieber Foundation. For questions regarding the Wightman-Wieber grants program, please refer to the contact information on their grant application materials.
Wightman/Wieber Foundation Grant Guidelines
The grant making program of the Wightman/Wieber Foundation covers a wide variety of needs throughout Erie County. These include, but are not limited to, Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services and Youth Services. We encourage proposals for projects that:
- Enhance cooperation and collaboration among Erie County organizations, thereby eliminating duplication of services.
- Strengthen the organization’s capacity to serve the community.
- Have potential for leveraging other resources and demonstrate sustainability through additional funding from a broad base of supporters.
- Yield substantial community benefits and serve a broad segment of the community, particularly the underserved.
Range of grants
Grants range from about $500-$10,000, and are generally awarded for one year only.
Geographic Limitations
Grant projects must serve Erie County residents.
Restrictions
- Organizations must be determined to be tax exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)3.
- Churches, schools, governmental or other entities covered by a group exemption are eligible for funding but must provide a copy of the group exemption letter and documentation of the organization’s inclusion within the group.
- Generally, grants are not made for advertising or sponsorships; annual campaigns; debt reduction; individuals; medical or other research organizations; political purposes or lobbying activities; routine operating expenses for ongoing programs, salaries/benefits of organization staff; sectarian religious purposes; tickets or advertising for fundraising events.
Application Information
Applications are available at the foundation office. Completed applications must be received in the foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on March 1 and September 1. Please mail application to:
The Wightman/Wieber Charitable Foundation
Three Seagate, P.O. Box 10099, Toledo, Ohio 43699-0099
Attention: Marilyn Brown
Incomplete applications, faxed applications, or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Applicant organizations may be contacted for further information or documentation regarding the grant application. However, it is the policy of the Wightman/Wieber Foundation Distribution Committee not to engage in discussion regarding outcomes of pending grant proposals.
Contact information
Please call 1-800-542-1402, extention 8218 for assistance or questions regarding the Wightman/Wieber grant making program.
Date: 12/06
Applications and Instructions
Click here to download Wightman/Weber Grant Application and Instructions in Adobe PDF Format