Private foundation · EIN 27-4298903 · Lincoln, Nebraska · Education

Joseph R and Barbara a Gard Family 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: 9 grants paid, $105K total, median $10K. 78% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$105K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NE
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mount Michael Benedictine SchoolElkhorn, NETo provide general support.$20K
St Wenceslaus Catholic ChurchOmaha, NEPlayground and reading program.$20K
Catholic Social Services of Southern NebraskaLincoln, NETo be used for st. gianna's home for women and children.$15K
Matt Talbot KitchenLincoln, NETo provide general support.$15K
Madonna FoundationLincoln, NETo provide general support.$10K
Monte Cassino SchoolTulsa, OKTo provide general support.$10K
Tabitha Meals on WheelsLincoln, NETo provide general support.$10K
Gift of Life Transplant HouseRochester, MNMemorial.$4,000
Creighton College of NursingOmaha, NEStethoscope program fund.$1,000

By state: Nebraska 7 · Oklahoma 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Joseph R and Barbara a Gard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, administered in care of Larry V Albers, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joseph R and Barbara a Gard Family 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 Joseph R and Barbara a Gard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joseph R and Barbara a Gard Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (7 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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