Slezak Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Slezak Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$172,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $173,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $170,526 | 12 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $173,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $172,500 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Slezak Family Charitable 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 Slezak Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 12 | $155,500 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $100,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General fund | $10,000 |
| Madonna Ability Alliance | General fund | $8,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | General fund | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles | General fund | $7,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General fund | $7,500 |
| Community Alliance | General fund | $5,000 |
| Creighton Prep | General fund | $5,000 |
| Marian High School | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Margaret Mary | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | General fund | $4,000 |
| Omaha Public Library Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Garuna Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Teammates | General fund | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert T Slezak
- Jane G Slezak
Questions people ask
Does Slezak Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Slezak Family Charitable Foundation give?
$172,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Slezak Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert T Slezak (President) and Jane G Slezak (Vp/Treas/Sec).
What does Slezak Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, animals and education.