Private foundation · EIN 81-3175878 · Henderson, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bilek Charitable 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, $173K total, median $7,000. 24% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$173K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in NV
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anaheim Ducks FoundationAnaheim, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$42K
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$20K
Make-A-Wish NevadaLas Vegas, NVTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$15K
Breakthrough Td1Hagerstown, MDTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$10K
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$10K
Samueli AcademySanta Ana, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$10K
Tyler Robinson FoundationLas Vegas, NVTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$10K
Spread the Word NevadaLas Vegas, NVTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$8,000
Cure DuchenneNewport Beach, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$7,500
Darren Waller FoundationFlorence, KYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$7,500
Keep Memory AliveLas Vegas, NVTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$7,000
Jf Shea Therapeutic Riding CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Stars and Stripes Childrens FoundationIrvine, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$4,000
The Neon MuseumLas Vegas, NVTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,500
Abercrombie & Kent PhilanthropyDowners Grove, ILTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000
Denver Urban GardensDenver, COTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000
Slow Food DenverDenver, COTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000
We Don't WasteDenver, COTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000
Wounded WarriorsTopeka, KSTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,000

By state: California 6 · Nevada 5 · Maryland 1 · Texas 1 · Colorado 4 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Bilek Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Henderson, Nevada, administered in care of Mike a Bilek, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Bilek Charitable 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 Bilek Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 21 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Bilek Charitable Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Nevada (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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