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Joel Makovicka Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Omaha, Nebraska · EIN 990846582

Joel Makovicka Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Joel Makovicka 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Joel Makovicka Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$1,500
Nebraska1$1,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St John the Baptist
Plattsmouth, NE
education$1,500
Legatus
Ann Arbor, MI
religious$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joel Makovicka Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joel Makovicka Family Foundation give?

$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Joel Makovicka Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Joel P Makovicka (President), Jennifer Ruth (Secretary) and Jeff Makovicka (at large).

What does Joel Makovicka Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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