Private foundation · EIN 20-3530086 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Slezak Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $173K total, median $5,000. 80% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$173K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NE
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough T1dOmaha, NEGeneral fund$100K
United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral fund$10K
Madonna Ability AllianceOmaha, NEGeneral fund$8,000
Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NEGeneral fund$7,500
American Red Cross of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$7,500
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral fund$7,500
Community AllianceOmaha, NEGeneral fund$5,000
Creighton PrepOmaha, NEGeneral fund$5,000
Marian High SchoolOmaha, NEGeneral fund$5,000
St Margaret MaryOmaha, NEGeneral fund$5,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral fund$4,000
Omaha Public Library FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral fund$2,000
Garuna FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$2,000
TeammatesLincoln, NEGeneral fund$2,000
Nebraska Humane SocietyOmaha, NEGeneral fund$2,000

By state: Nebraska 12 · California 2 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Slezak Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Robert Slezak, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Slezak Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Slezak Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Slezak Family Charitable Foundation give?

Nebraska (12 grants), California (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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