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Leonard And Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Patrick Nowak. It holds total assets of $582K. Annual income is reported at $93K. Total assets have decreased from $974K in 2011 to $582K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Leonard And Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation has made 174 grants totaling $689K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $126K in 2020 to $67K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $352K distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $13K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nebraska, Alabama, Tennessee, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Leonard And Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 174 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, AL, TN.
Leonard And Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $689K across 174 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $13K.
Leonard And Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leonard And Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Nowak | Trustee | $63K | $0 | $63K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$582K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$582K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
174
Total Giving
$689K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Of Columbusgeneral | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| St Stanislausgeneral | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Angels Among Usgeneral | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poorgeneral | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys Towngeneral | Boys Town, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Spirit Catholic Radiogeneral | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Ewtn Global Catholic Networkgeneral | Irondale, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| St Stephen The Martyrgeneral | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2023 |
| St Cecelia CathedralGENERAL | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| The Polish HomeGENERAL | Papillion, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Lincolngeneral | Lincoln, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Cross Catholic Outreachgeneral | Pompano Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Goodfellowsgeneral | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Polish Heritage Centergeneral | Papillion, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Combined Federal Campaigngeneral | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Newman Catholic Student Centergeneral | Mason City, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| St Patricks Grade Schoolgeneral | Elkhorn, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Heartland Hope Missiongeneral | Omaha, NE | $1K | 2023 |
| National Wild Turkey FoundationGENERAL | Edgefield, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Omahageneral | Omaha, NE | $250 | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Children'S Research Hospigeneral | Memphis, TN | $12K | 2022 |
| Madonna Schoolgeneral | Omaha, NE | $8K | 2022 |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Churchgeneral | Omaha, NE | $7K | 2022 |
| Sienna Francis Housegeneral | Omaha, NE | $6K | 2022 |
| Open Door Missiongeneral | Omaha, NE | $6K | 2022 |
| Poor Clare Sistersgeneral | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Marian Sistersgeneral | Wahoo, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charitiesgeneral | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Mater Pilius Of Nebraskageneral | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Women'S Care Centergeneral | Lincoln, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Midlandsgeneral | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Sisters Of Charity Of The Blessed Vgeneral | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Servicesgeneral | Baltimore, MD | $4K | 2022 |