Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family is a private foundation based in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Nebraska and other states, including Jewish organizations, reproductive-rights organizations, food-access groups, and organizations working in health and human services.
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family at a glance
In short: Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family gave $368K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Nebraska. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,956
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,814
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $3,887,074
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications may be submitted at any time. Include general background information about the applicant, the amount requested, the proposed use of the funds, and the organization’s proposed budget. The filing identifies John Waldbaum as the contact. It states there are no restrictions based on geographic location or kind of institution, and that award amounts are limited by the foundation’s capacity to pay.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: John Waldbaum
Mailing address: 6695 County Road 32, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Phone: (402) 345-5866
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 269 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 26% to New York, 15% to Washington, 4% to Florida, and 3% to New Jersey. The listed largest grants also include recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 54 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $326K (2023) to $368K (2021). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Funding | $36,967 |
| The Food Bank Omaha, NE | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General Funding | $20,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Omaha, NE | General Funding | $17,000 |
| Temple Solel Hollywood, FL | General Funding | $16,289 |
| Temple Israel Omaha, NE | General Funding | $16,000 |
| Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Funding | $11,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth OR Omaha, NE | General Funding | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,887,074 | $342,680 | $457,584 | $367,956 | 54 | $367,956 | $261,229 | $356,647 |
| 2024 | $4,001,978 | $359,487 | $435,973 | $352,767 | 53 | $352,767 | $276,281 | $342,005 |
| 2023 | $4,078,464 | $184,670 | $404,026 | $326,026 | 42 | $326,026 | $106,700 | $314,982 |
| 2022 | $4,297,820 | $198,923 | $421,185 | $333,667 | 56 | $333,667 | $120,200 | $326,717 |
| 2021 | $4,520,082 | $470,057 | $447,515 | $368,077 | 64 | $368,077 | $390,619 | $360,862 |
| 2020 | $4,497,540 | $147,965 | $406,660 | $337,721 | 58 | — | $79,026 | $309,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Jewish Federation of Omaha says its mission is to build and sustain a strong Omaha Jewish community and support Jews in Israel and around the world. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing leadership in reproductive and complementary health care and public policy advocacy; the Center for Reproductive Rights says it uses law to advance reproductive rights as human rights.
Other recipients describe work that includes enabling the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives, advancing equitable access to nutritious food (Feeding America), protecting and supporting children (Project Harmony), supporting community health in and around Anacortes (Island Hospital Foundation), and helping people address homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health concerns (Stephen Center).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $367,956. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest grants included $50,000 to Jewish National Fund, $36,967 to Jewish Federation of Omaha, $25,000 to The Food Bank, $20,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and $17,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation. The filing lists each of these grants as general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerome Waldbaum, Cheryl Waldbaum, Susan Hughson, John Waldbaum, and Natha Waldbaum as trustees.
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Waldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Cheryl Waldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerome Waldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natha Waldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Hughson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to John Waldbaum (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family
How much does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family give each year?
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family gave $368K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $353K across 53 grants.
What is Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's typical grant size?
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,814, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family give grants?
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's top state is Nebraska, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (13 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Seattle, WA (6 grants) and Anacortes, WA (4 grants).
Does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's largest grantees?
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($50,000), Jewish Federation of Omaha ($36,967) and The Food Bank ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family?
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $368K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Jewish Federation of Omaha says its mission is to build and sustain a strong Omaha Jewish community and support Jews in Israel and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family?
The filing says applications may be submitted at any time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's EIN?
Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3611254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Milton & Miriam Waldbaum Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/milton-and-miriam-waldbaum-family-morg_95fdacff02f044af80d3e601bd944b60
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