Bilek Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bilek Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $42,000. 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 grants21
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $163,500 the year before.
57% 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 | $162,600 | 18 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $163,500 | 16 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $172,500 | 21 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Bilek 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 Bilek Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $88,500 |
| Nevada | 5 | $42,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $8,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $42,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Nevada | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough TD1 | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Samueli Academy | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Tyler Robinson Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $8,000 |
| Cure Duchenne | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $7,500 |
| Darren Waller Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $7,500 |
| Keep Memory Alive | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $7,000 |
| JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Stars and Stripes Childrens Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $4,000 |
| The Neon Museum | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,500 |
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Slow Food Denver | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| We Don't Waste | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Bilek
- Alexa A Bilek
- Jenna N Bilek
Questions people ask
Does Bilek Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bilek Charitable Foundation give?
$172,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Bilek Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael A Bilek (Director), Alexa A Bilek (Director) and Jenna N Bilek (Director).
What does Bilek Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.