Private foundation · EIN 36-3354408 · Omaha, Nebraska

Friedland Family 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: 14 grants paid, $16M total, median $5,500. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$16M
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Paula Friedland Boggust FoundationOmaha, NECapital endowment$7.8M
Steiner Family FoundationOmaha, NECapital endowment$7.8M
Community Information TrustOmaha, NEGeneral support$300K
Jewish Federation of OmahaOmaha, NECommunity programs$113K
Nebraska Public Media FoundationLincoln, NEPublic television support$15K
Westside FoundationOmaha, NEPublic schools support$10K
Omaha Performing ArtsOmaha, NEPublic performing arts assistance$6,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral support$5,000
Temple IsraelOmaha, NEGeneral support$4,960
RespectOmaha, NEGeneral support$1,000
Special OlympicsOmaha, NEGeneral support$1,000
Central High School FoundationOmaha, NEPublic school$500
Central High School Alumni AssociationOmaha, NEAlumni support$250
Duchesne Academy of Sacred HeartOmaha, NEPrivate school assistance$250

About this foundation

Friedland Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Ted Friedland, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Friedland Family 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 Friedland Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $16M across 14 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Friedland Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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