Joseph R and Barbara a Gard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 27-4298903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$105K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
22% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Michael Benedictine School | Elkhorn, NE | To provide general support. | $20,000 |
| St Wenceslaus Catholic Church | Omaha, NE | Playground and reading program. | $20,000 |
| Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | To be used for st. gianna's home for women and children. | $15,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen | Lincoln, NE | To provide general support. | $15,000 |
| Madonna Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To provide general support. | $10,000 |
| Monte Cassino School | Tulsa, OK | To provide general support. | $10,000 |
| Tabitha Meals on Wheels | Lincoln, NE | To provide general support. | $10,000 |
| Gift of Life Transplant House | Rochester, MN | Memorial. | $4,000 |
| Creighton College of Nursing | Omaha, NE | Stethoscope program fund. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $76,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620929349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4298903
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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