Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $367,956 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$367,956
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $352,767 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $326,026 | 42 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $352,767 | 53 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $367,956 | 54 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Waldbaum 6695 County Road 32, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 345-5866, stonegate4@aol.com |
| What to submit | The application should include general background information on the applicant, the amount requested, the proposed use of the requested amount, and the proposed budget of the organization. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions due to the geographical location, kind of institution, etc. Award amounts are limited only by the foundation's capicity to pay amounts relative to the total. |
What Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 17 | $159,167 |
| New York | 8 | $94,500 |
| Washington | 16 | $56,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $16,289 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund | General funding | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha | General funding | $36,967 |
| The Food Bank | General funding | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General funding | $20,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General funding | $17,000 |
| Temple Solel | General funding | $16,289 |
| Temple Israel | General funding | $16,000 |
| Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha | General funding | $11,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General funding | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth or | General funding | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General funding | $7,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Seattle | General funding | $7,000 |
| Adl - Nevada | General funding | $5,000 |
| Adl Pacific Northwest Region | General funding | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | General funding | $5,000 |
| Bellevue University Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Breakthru T1D - Pacific Northwest | General funding | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Island Hospital Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | General funding | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | General funding | $5,000 |
| Project Harmony | General funding | $5,000 |
| Siennafrancis House | General funding | $5,000 |
| Stephen Center | General funding | $5,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaismcamp Kalsman | General funding | $5,000 |
| Womens Fund of Greater Omaha | General funding | $5,000 |
| Adl | General funding | $5,000 |
| Anacortes Parks Foundation | General funding | $4,000 |
| Arizona Crime Victims Rights Law Group | General funding | $4,000 |
| Politz Day School of Cherry Hill | General funding | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General funding | $4,000 |
| Skagit Valley YMCA | General funding | $3,500 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General funding | $3,200 |
| Anacortes Family Center | General funding | $3,000 |
| Cares Foundation Inc | General funding | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General funding | $3,000 |
| Environment Washington Research and Policy Center | General funding | $3,000 |
| Kingsway Learning Center | General funding | $3,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | General funding | $3,000 |
| Tuscon Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center | General funding | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome Waldbaum
- Cheryl Waldbaum
- Susan Hughson
- John Waldbaum
- Natha Waldbaum
Questions people ask
Does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation give?
$367,956 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerome Waldbaum (Trustee), Cheryl Waldbaum (Trustee), Susan Hughson (Trustee) and John Waldbaum (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.