Private foundation · EIN 26-3876112 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Williams-Malone Foundation Inc

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: 31 grants paid, $620K total, median $15K. 6% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$620K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NE
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Make a Wish ColoradoGreenwood Village, COUnrestricted$90K
There With CareBoulder, COUnrestricted$65K
Friends of Bigfork Fire DepartmentBigfork, MTUnrestricted$50K
Florence Crittenton Home & ServicesHelena, MTUnrestricted$33K
K9 Care MontanaLivingston, MTUnrestricted$33K
Child BridgeBigfork, MTUnrestricted$20K
Denver Children's HomeDenver, COUnrestricted$20K
LA CocinaSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$20K
Pat Tillman FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$20K
Permission to Start DreamingGig Harbor, WAUnrestricted$20K
Unicef USANew York, NYUnrestricted$20K
VoluntadDenver, COUnrestricted$20K
Warren VillageDenver, COUnrestricted$20K
Access InstituteSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$15K
Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$15K
Leap MissionsRichardson, TXUnrestricted$15K
Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CAUnrestricted$13K
Cainines for Disabled KidsWorcester, MAUnrestricted$13K
Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, COUnrestricted$13K
San Fransico Maria Food BankSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$13K
Advance CommunityPhoenix, AZUnrestricted$11K
Catholic Charities ArchdioceseOmaha, NEUnrestricted$11K
Native American Heritage AssociationBlackhawk, SDUnrestricted$11K
Sacred Heart School CuesOmaha, NEUnrestricted$11K
VerdecaresRio Verde, AZUnrestricted$11K
Samaritan HouseKalispell, MTUnrestricted$10K
Shiloh HomeLittleton, COUnrestricted$10K
A Precious ChildBroomfield, COUnrestricted$5,000
Hope House ColoradoArvada, COUnrestricted$5,000
Maddie Wright FoundationEnglewood, COUnrestricted$5,000
Urban PeakDenver, COUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Colorado 11 · Montana 5 · California 5 · Arizona 2 · Nebraska 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Williams-Malone Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Williams-Malone Foundation Inc 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 Williams-Malone Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $620K across 31 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Williams-Malone Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (11 grants), Montana (5 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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