Private foundation · EIN 26-1620160 · Omaha, Nebraska · Education

The Carruth J Wagner MD Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $67K total, median $19K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$67K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in NE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Service Dogs for VeteransTaylors, SCGeneral operations$25K
Service Dog InstituteSimpsonville, SCGeneral operations$20K
Project HostGreenville, SCGeneral operations$17K
Happy WheelsLexington, SCGeneral operations$5,000

About this foundation

The Carruth J Wagner MD Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, administered in care of Lawrence K Sheehan, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Carruth J Wagner MD Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Carruth J Wagner MD Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $67K across 4 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does The Carruth J Wagner MD Foundation give?

South Carolina (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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