Private foundation · EIN 46-7472719 · Lincoln, Nebraska · Education

The Wayne J and Wanda M@lillich Charitable Foundation Trust

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: 3 grants paid, $160K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$160K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lincoln Lutheran Middlehigh SchoolLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization including a grant for the Embark Campaign-Warrier.$60K
Concordia UniversitySeward, NETo further programs of the organization including a $50,000 grant for the school music building project.$50K
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and SchoolStaplehurst, NETo further programs of the organization including a grant for the Ministry Center Building Project.$50K

About this foundation

The Wayne J and Wanda M@lillich Charitable Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, administered in care of Union Bank & Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Wayne J and Wanda M@lillich Charitable Foundation Trust 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 The Wayne J and Wanda M@lillich Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $160K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does The Wayne J and Wanda M@lillich Charitable Foundation Trust give?

Nebraska (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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