Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation
Accepts applications
Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in Elkhorn, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $328,410 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$328,410
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $430,838 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $322,150 | 44 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $430,838 | 45 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $328,410 | 45 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Cohn 22804 Hansen Ave, Elkhorn, NE 68022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 697-1111 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required, should include name, address, specific activities of proposed grant requested. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards |
What Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 42 | $323,910 |
| Arizona | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Orel Alliance | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of Nebr Fdn | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Kaneko | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Child Saving Inst | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Star Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Children's Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Public Library Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sienna Francis House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vita Nova Maternity Community | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable | $3,700 |
| Jewish Family Service | Charitable | $3,000 |
| R E S P E C T | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Arizona Musicfest | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bellevue University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Central High Fdn | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Samuel Bak Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Durham Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Institute for Holocaust Education | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Soc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Radio Talking Books | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bemis Center for Arts | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Janis Yale Fund | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rose Theater | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Team Jack Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| A Time to Heal | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cues | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fontanelle Forest | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends Forever | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gesher Disability Resources | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Wear
- Susan Cohn
- Michael Siegel
- David Wear
Questions people ask
Does Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation give?
$328,410 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana Wear (Director), Susan Cohn (President), Michael Siegel (Director) and David Wear (Director).
What does Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.