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Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation

Annual Giving
$5.0M
Decision Time
7mo

Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $5,025,000
  • Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed (invitation-only)
  • Decision Time: Applications invited by June 30; awards announced by year-end
  • Grant Range: Not publicly specified
  • Total Assets: $62,243,168
  • Geographic Focus: Greater Omaha area, Nebraska
  • Year Established: 2022

Contact Details

Foundation Website: https://malashockfamilyfoundation.org/

Mailing Address: PO Box 24166, Omaha, NE 68124-3135

Key Contacts:

Application Portal: omahafoundation.submittable.com/submit

Overview

The Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation was established in 2022 following the deaths of its founders, Dr. Edward Malashock (1924-2022) and Sally Malashock (1924-2019). The foundation received a $68 million infusion and immediately vaulted into the upper echelon of Omaha philanthropy. Dr. Malashock was a pioneering urologic surgeon who performed Nebraska's first two kidney transplants in 1965 and served on the UNMC faculty for over two decades. The couple had been married for 74 years at the time of Sally's passing.

The foundation's mission is to support the most vulnerable communities in the greater Omaha area, with a particular focus on social justice, women's health, youth services, and the arts. In 2024, the foundation made grants to approximately 75 local organizations. The foundation partners with the Omaha Community Foundation as its administrative partner for grant management and distribution.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation operates an annual grant cycle with invitations issued by June 30 each year. Awards are announced by year-end, with funding distributed annually. In 2023 and 2024, the foundation distributed $5,025,000 in grants.

Application Method: Invitation-only basis; applications accepted through the Omaha Community Foundation's Submittable portal

Priority Areas

Social Justice

  • Supporting efforts to achieve equality while empowering populations to advocate on their own behalf
  • Systemic and institutional change initiatives
  • Advocacy and education programs
  • Community organizing and volunteerism

Women's Health

  • Improving the health of women and girls
  • Advocacy and education initiatives
  • Research programs
  • Mental health initiatives
  • Direct services for women's health needs

Youth Services

  • Enhancing opportunities and services for Omaha-area youth
  • In-school and out-of-school programming
  • Mentoring initiatives
  • Career readiness programs
  • Youth development services

The Arts

  • Expanding arts access in the community
  • Teaching and education programs
  • Youth programming in the arts
  • Performing arts initiatives
  • Visual arts programs
  • Arts access in underserved communities

What They Don't Fund

The foundation's exclusions are not explicitly published, but given their focus on the greater Omaha area, projects outside this geographic region are unlikely to be considered.

Governance and Leadership

Board of Directors:

  • Janice M. Egermayer (daughter of founders) - President and Treasurer
  • Mark Malashock (son of founders) - Vice President
  • Nancy Milder Lazer - Secretary
  • Robert M. Egermayer - Trustee

Executive Leadership:

  • Matt Egermayer (grandson of founders) - Executive Director

Matt Egermayer, as Executive Director, oversees the foundation's grantmaking to approximately 75 local organizations promoting social justice, women's and mental health, youth services, and the arts. The foundation's leadership represents the second generation of the Malashock family, carrying forward the philanthropic legacy of Dr. Edward and Sally Malashock, who created their first endowment (the Edward and Sally Malashock Chair of Urologic Surgery) in 1989.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The Edward and Sally Malashock Family Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Organizations invited to apply will receive notification by June 30 for the annual grant cycle. Invited applicants submit their proposals through the Omaha Community Foundation's online portal at omahafoundation.submittable.com/submit.

Decision Timeline

  • By June 30: Invitations to apply are issued for projects of interest in the greater Omaha area
  • Review Period: Applications are reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors
  • Site Visits: The foundation may request site visits or in-person meetings during the review process
  • By Year-End: Awards are announced by the Omaha Community Foundation
  • Year-End: Funding is distributed

Success Rates

The foundation does not publish specific success rate data. In 2024, the foundation made grants to approximately 75 local organizations with total giving of $5,025,000.

Reapplication Policy

Given the invitation-only model, reapplication policies are not publicly disclosed. Organizations invited to apply should maintain relationships with the foundation and its administrative partner, the Omaha Community Foundation.

Application Success Factors

Since the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis, the following factors are important for organizations hoping to be considered:

Alignment with Priority Areas: The foundation has clearly defined focus areas in social justice, women's health, youth services, and the arts. Projects that address the needs of vulnerable communities in these areas are most likely to align with the foundation's mission.

Geographic Focus: The foundation is committed to supporting the greater Omaha area. Organizations serving this region and addressing local community needs are central to the foundation's mission.

Partnerships with Omaha Community Foundation: Since the Omaha Community Foundation serves as the administrative partner, organizations with existing relationships or visibility within the Omaha philanthropic community may have increased awareness of foundation priorities.

Impact on Vulnerable Populations: The foundation's stated mission is to "support the most vulnerable communities in the greater Omaha area," so projects that demonstrate clear impact on underserved or vulnerable populations align with core values.

Legacy of the Founders: Understanding the founders' background in medicine (particularly Dr. Malashock's pioneering work in urology and kidney transplants) and their decades of service to UNMC and the Omaha community may provide insight into the foundation's values around healthcare access, innovation, and community service.

Reporting Requirements: Grantees may be required to provide project updates and reports, so organizations should be prepared to demonstrate accountability and measurable outcomes.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Invitation-Only Model: This foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; focus on building visibility within the Omaha philanthropic community and with the Omaha Community Foundation.

  • Clear Geographic Boundary: Projects must serve the greater Omaha area to align with the foundation's mission.

  • Four Core Areas: Ensure your work clearly aligns with social justice, women's health, youth services, or the arts.

  • Substantial Annual Giving: With approximately $5 million in annual grants distributed to about 75 organizations, average grant sizes are likely in the range of $60,000-$70,000, though actual grants may vary significantly.

  • Relationship with Administrative Partner: The Omaha Community Foundation manages the application process and award notifications, making them a key partner for organizations seeking foundation support.

  • Family Leadership: The foundation is led by the second generation of the Malashock family, who are committed to carrying forward the philanthropic legacy of their parents/grandparents.

  • Vulnerability Focus: Projects that address the needs of the most vulnerable communities in Omaha are central to the foundation's mission and priorities.

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