Patricia and Ronald Schardt Foundation
Historical FunderDeshler, Nebraska · EIN 46-4376765 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PATRICIA RONALD SCHARDT FDTN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 608, DESHLER NE 683400608 |
| Phone | 4023657617 |
| Form and materials | A GRANT APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND INCLUDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION. ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION. FOLLOWING INITIAL REVIEW BY THE FOUNDATION, MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION MAY BE REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15TH FOR CONSIDERATION IN MARCH AND BY AUGUST 15TH FOR C |
| Restrictions | AN ORGANIZATION MAY NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE GRANT APPLICATION IN A CALENDAR YEAR. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Family Alliance | Lincoln, NE | General Support | $8,000 |
| Hastings Airport Association | Hastings, NE | General Support | $8,000 |
| Women's Care Center | oMAHA, NE | General support | $8,000 |
| Assure Women's Center | Omaha, NE | General Support | $7,800 |
| Agape International Ministry | Roseville, CA | General Support | $7,200 |
| CASA - Fillmore County | Geneva, NE | General Support | $6,000 |
| Deshler Lutheran School Foundation | Deshler, NE | general support | $5,000 |
| Arts Council of Thayer County | Hebron, NE | General Support | $1,600 |
| Thayer County Museum & Historical Society | Belvidere, NE | gENERAL sUPPORT | $1,000 |
| Parkview Haven Star of Lights | Deshler, NE | general support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,100 | 11 |
| 2024 | $65,985 | 9 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642529349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4376765
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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