Jaros Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jaros Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,950 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,950
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $298,406 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $298,406 | 17 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $146,950 | 13 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Jaros Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jaros Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | $105,000 |
| California | 3 | $25,200 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $6,250 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Caballeros Museum | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Bainbridge School Foundation | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Del Webb Center for Performing Arts | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Los Altos Education Foundation | Charitable operations | $4,200 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation | Charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Union for Contemporary Art Inc | Charitable operations | $3,000 |
| B&b Sports Academy | Charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Reading Partners | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Ronald Knox Montessori | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Islandwood | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Nebraska Medicine Guild | Charitable operations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Jaros
- Lori Jaros
- Sara Otepka
Questions people ask
Does Jaros Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jaros Family Foundation give?
$146,950 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Jaros Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Jaros (Director), Lori Jaros (Director) and Sara Otepka (Director).
What does Jaros Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.