Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdes & Kyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaterloo, Nebraska · EIN 47-0837289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$65K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry | Omaha, NE | General fund | $15,300 |
| Mario Murillo Ministries | Lafayette, TN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Equipnet Inc | Almo, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Rick Renner Ministries | Tusla, OK | General fund | $1,500 |
| Assure Women's Center | Omaha, NE | General fund | $1,000 |
| Capps Ministries | Broken Arrow, OK | Genreal fund | $1,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | Omaha, NE | General fund | $1,000 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries | Fenton, MO | General fund | $1,000 |
| Life Church | Elkhorn, NE | General fund | $1,000 |
| Living Waters | Omaha, NE | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Voice of the Martyrs | Bartlesville, OK | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Associates | Orlando, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bible League International | Crete, IL | General fund | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Omaha, NE | General fund | $500 |
| Harrison & Play Makers | Elkhorn, NE | General fund | $500 |
| Jewish Voice | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $500 |
| Ne Family Alliance | Lincoln, NE | General fund | $500 |
| Reconciliation Ministries | Columbia, SC | General fund | $500 |
| Vision Beyond Borders | Bozeman, MT | General fund | $500 |
| Waypoint Church | Omaha, NE | General fund | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,700 | 21 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349104452
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0837289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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