The mission of the Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation is to perpetuate the charitable generosity that Ethel S. Abbott demonstrated through her 97 years of life, specifically aiming to support a wide range of initiatives that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
The Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation grant program is designed to support 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and Nebraska based operations that are committed to making a significant positive impact in various focus areas, including education, the arts, the environment, the disadvantaged, human services, sports and wellness programs. The foundation evaluates each grant request on its unique potential to influence community change and prefers proposals that present innovative ways to solve complex issues.