Private foundation · EIN 52-7242731 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Nebraska. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $17K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $142K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$142K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

No particuluar requirements Contact: Cassem Tierney Adams Gotchco-Ttee, Attn Charles F Gotch, Dodge Omaha, Ne, 4023900300 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NETo support general programs of the organization$33K
Marian High SchoolOmaha, NETo support general programs of the organization$25K
Nebraska State Bar FoundationLincoln, NETo support general programs of the organization$25K
St John's ParishOmaha, NETo support general programs of the organization$25K
Boys & Girls Club of the MidlandsOmaha, NETo support general programs of the organization$17K
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NETo support general programs of the organization$8,000
St Augustine Indian MissionSouth Winnebago, NETo support general programs of the organization$5,000
Girl Scouts Spirit of NebraskaOmaha, NETo support general programs of the organization$2,000
Friends of Kios Broadcasting Serv of OmahaOmaha, NEProvide educational and charitable services$2,000

About this foundation

Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Union Bank & Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particuluar requirements Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 9 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Irene & Joseph Malek Charitable Tr give?

Nebraska (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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