Foundations that fund organizations in Deshler, Nebraska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Deshler nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $76K to Deshler organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Deshler around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Nebraska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Deshler
- $76K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NE
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Deshler organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold W & Lois D Struve Foundation | Hebron, NE | 9 | $43K | $5,000 | Yes | Charity; Education; Religious |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc | Kearney, NE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| Patricia and Ronald Schardt Foundation | Deshler, NE | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | general support |
| Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper Foundation | Genoa, NV | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Spa upgrades; Clinic upgrades |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Deshler, Nebraska?
Harold W & Lois D Struve Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc, Patricia and Ronald Schardt Foundation, Jim B Cooper & Lillian F Cooper Foundation reported grants to Deshler organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Deshler. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.