The Eleanor R Gardner Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlliance, Nebraska · EIN 47-2028495 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$835K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,838.
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
36% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| St Agnes Academy | Alliance, NE | Charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| Unbound | Kansis City, KS | Charitable contribution | $4,838 |
| Junior League Diaper Bank | Alliance, NE | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| United Way of Southwest Oklahoma | Lawton, OK | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Box Butte Health Foundation | Alliance, NE | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Plant With a Purpose | San Diego, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| United Way of Western Nebraska | Scottsbluff, NE | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | Lincoln, NE | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Siena Farnic House | Omaha, NE | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,338 | 11 |
| 2024 | $50,660 | 22 |
| 2023 | $46,750 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601989349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2028495
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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