How to apply
N/A Contact: Neuberger Berman Trust Company N a, Po Box 396, Wilmington, de, 3028304352 Deadlines: September 30 Restrictions:
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple IsraelNew York, NY | Charitable | $53K |
| Boys & Girls ClubDuluth, MN | Charitable | $28K |
| College of St ScholasticaDuluth, MN | Charitable | $13K |
| J Street Education FundWashington, DC | Charitable | $8,500 |
| FIRST Witness Child Abuse Resource CenteDuluth, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Newman CenterCincinnati, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Damiano Center Soup KitchenDuluth, MN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| ChumDuluth, MN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Saint Mark African Methodist ChurchFlushing, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Siggy's Musical GardenSuperior, WI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Berkwood SchoolBerkeley, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| BraveheartsHarvard, IL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Union Gospel MissionSt Paul, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Masonic Children's ClinicDuluth, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Miller Dwan FoundationDuluth, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Women's Health CenterSt Paul, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations CouncilMinneapolis, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Women's Earth AllianceBerkely, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Great Lakes AquariumDuluth, MN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chochmat MalevBerkeley, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Michael Catholic ChurchDuluth, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sholom FoundationMinneapolis, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Cow PressDuluth, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Rockefeller Neuroscience InstituteMorgantown, WV | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Academy of Holy AngelsMinneapolis, MN | Charitable | $500 |
| Uncommon LawOakland, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| St John's UniversityQueens, NY | Charitable | $500 |
By state: Minnesota 17 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1 · California 4 · Ohio 1 · Wisconsin 1
About this foundation
Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Mutual of Omaha Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: September 30.
How much does Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $171K across 30 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable Trust give?
Minnesota (17 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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