Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,830 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$67,830
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,780 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $66,780 | 19 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $67,830 | 21 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 15 | $56,230 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Town | general | $10,000 |
| Individual | general | $10,000 |
| St Patricks Grade School | general | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Student Center | general | $4,000 |
| Polish Heritage Center | general | $4,000 |
| St Stephen the Martyr | general | $4,000 |
| Individual | general | $4,000 |
| Goodfellows | general | $3,500 |
| St Cecelia Cathedral Grade School | general | $3,000 |
| Angels Among Us | general | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln | general | $3,000 |
| Individual | general | $3,000 |
| Individual | general | $3,000 |
| St John Paul II Catholic Newman Cen | General | $2,500 |
| Knights of Columbus | general | $2,030 |
| Open Door Mission | general | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | general | $500 |
| DeWitt Fire Rescue | general | $200 |
| AmVets | general | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Nowak
Questions people ask
Does Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$67,830 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Nowak (Trustee).
What does Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.