Leonard and Esther Nowak Charitable Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 20-6261070 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | general | $10,000 |
| St Patricks Grade School | Elkhorn, NE | general | $5,000 |
| Newman Catholic Student Center | Mason City, IA | general | $4,000 |
| Polish Heritage Center | Papillion, NE | general | $4,000 |
| St Cecelia Cathedral Grade School | Omaha, NE | general | $3,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | general | $1,000 |
| Vincentian Congregation | Washington, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Foundation | Edgefield, SC | General | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | Omaha, NE | general | $500 |
| DeWitt Fire Rescue | DeWitt, NE | general | $200 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($38,130). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,830 | 21 |
| 2023 | $66,780 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101343
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6261070
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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