Ike & Roz Friedman Foundation
Historical FunderElkhorn, Nebraska · EIN 36-3687396 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUSAN COHN |
|---|---|
| Address | 22804 HANSEN AVE, ELKHORN NE 68022 |
| Phone | 4026971111 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED, SHOULD INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES OF PROPOSED GRANT REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Omaha Public Schools Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Orel Alliance | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of Nebr Fdn | Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Kaneko | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Child Saving Inst | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Star Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Children's Museum | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Public Library Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sienna Francis House | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vita Nova Maternity Community | Papillion, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,700 |
| Jewish Family Service | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
| R E S P E C T | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Heart Assoc | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Arizona Musicfest | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Central High Fdn | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Samuel Bak Museum | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Durham Museum | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Institute for Holocaust Education | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Soc | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Radio Talking Books | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bemis Center for Arts | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Janis Yale Fund | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rose Theater | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Team Jack Foundation | Elkhorn, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| A Time to Heal | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cues | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fontanelle Forest | Bellevue, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Bank | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends Forever | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gesher Disability Resources | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha Inc | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Troon Cc Scholarship Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Assitance League of Omaha Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| L O V E | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $500 |
| Beth Israel Synagogue | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $210 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,410 | 45 |
| 2024 | $430,838 | 48 |
| 2023 | $322,150 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3687396
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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