Private foundation · EIN 36-3712016 · Omaha, Nebraska

William R Patrick 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: 21 grants paid, $128K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$128K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Child Saving InstituteOmaha, NECadac/lmhp$10K
Joslyn Castle & GardensOmaha, NEGeneral$10K
MosaicOmaha, NEGeneral$10K
Hope Center IncOmaha, NEGeneral$8,500
RespectOmaha, NEInteractive & educational theater productions$8,500
CASA for Douglas CountyOmaha, NEGeneral$7,500
Casting for RecoveryOmaha, NEGeneral$7,500
Nebraska Adaptive SportsOmaha, NEGeneralsoftball tournement$7,500
Partnership 4 KidsOmaha, NEGeneral$7,500
Angels Among USOmaha, NEGeneral$7,000
Assistance League of OmahaOmaha, NEGeneral$5,000
Food Bank of the HeartlandOmaha, NEGeneral$5,000
HetraGretna, NEGeneral$5,000
Nebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEGeneral$5,000
Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NEGeneral$5,000
Radio Talking Book ServicesOmaha, NEMedia resources for visually & physically disabled$5,000
Circle TheaterOmaha, NEGeneral$3,500
Keep Omaha Beautiful IncOmaha, NEGeneral$3,000
Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NEGeneral$2,500
Omaha Public Library FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral$2,500
Outlook EnrichmentOmaha, NEGeneral$2,500

About this foundation

William R Patrick Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 William R Patrick 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 William R Patrick Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William R Patrick Foundation give?

Nebraska (21 grants), per its latest filing.

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