Gardner Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3705723
Foundation Overview
Based in Wakefield, NE, Gardner Foundation has awarded 277 grants totaling $23,231,320 to organizations in Florida, Nebraska and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $545 to $1,212,765, with a median award of $30,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$23,231,320
Total Assets
$29,777,635
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$37,500
% Median Grant Growth
+88%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%
16 of 40 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Nebraska
74% of all grants are concentrated in Nebraska, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Wayne (40%), Wakefield (28%), Emerson (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+67%
Strong 67% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gardner Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ami Kids | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Builders International Foundation | $7,000 | Ozark, MO, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| City Of Wayne | $50,000 | Wayne, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Community Recreation Of Wakefield | $9,561 | Wakefield, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Diocese Of Charlestoncatholic Comm Fdtn | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Dixon County Agricultural Society | $100,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $803 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2024 |
| Faith & Family Production Inc | $5,000 | Concord, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Hillrise Elementary Pto | $2,000 | Elkhorn, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $75,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $4,500 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2024 |
| Pilger Fire & Rescue | $24,000 | Pilger, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $76,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2024 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $80,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2024 |
| St James Community Fund | $25,000 | Saint James, MN, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,750 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2024 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $195,119 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $512,078 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Winside Volunteer Fire And Rescue | $70,000 | Winside, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Ami Kids | $20,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Builders International Foundation | $7,000 | Ozark, MO, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| City Of Wayne | $50,000 | Wayne, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Community Recreation Of Wakefield | $9,561 | Wakefield, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Diocese Of Charlestoncatholic Comm Fdtn | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Dixon County Agricultural Society | $100,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $803 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2024 |
| Faith & Family Production Inc | $5,000 | Concord, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Hillrise Elementary Pto | $2,000 | Elkhorn, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2024 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $75,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $4,500 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2024 |
| Pilger Fire & Rescue | $24,000 | Pilger, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $76,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2024 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $80,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2024 |
| St James Community Fund | $25,000 | Saint James, MN, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,750 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2024 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $195,119 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $512,078 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Winside Volunteer Fire And Rescue | $70,000 | Winside, NE, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Diocese Of Charlestoncatholic Comm Fdtn | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $545 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2023 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2023 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $35,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2023 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2023 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2023 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2023 |
| Wakefield Community School | $16,989 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2023 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $8,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Sidewalk | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $5,003 | Wayne, NE, US | New Complex & Renovation | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $890,519 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Outdoor Lighting | 2023 |
| Allen Consolidated Schools | $20,000 | Allen, NE, US | Outdoor Games | 2023 |
| Mid-america Council Bsa | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Yearly Drive | 2023 |
| Harrison's Playmakers | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Sports Camps | 2023 |
| Diocese Of Charlestoncatholic Comm Fdtn | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $545 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2023 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2023 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2023 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $35,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2023 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2023 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2023 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2023 |
| Wakefield Community School | $16,989 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2023 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $8,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Sidewalk | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $5,003 | Wayne, NE, US | New Complex & Renovation | 2023 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $890,519 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Outdoor Lighting | 2023 |
| Allen Consolidated Schools | $20,000 | Allen, NE, US | Outdoor Games | 2023 |
| Mid-america Council Bsa | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Yearly Drive | 2023 |
| Harrison's Playmakers | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Sports Camps | 2023 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $626 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2022 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Fine Arts Activities | 2022 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,283 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $21,733 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2022 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $125,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2022 |
| Emerson Veterans Memorialpost 60 | $50,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Veterans Memorial | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $184,495 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,212,765 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $626 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2022 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Fine Arts Activities | 2022 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,283 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $21,733 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2022 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $125,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2022 |
| Emerson Veterans Memorialpost 60 | $50,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Veterans Memorial | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $184,495 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,212,765 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $626 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2022 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Fine Arts Activities | 2022 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,283 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $21,733 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2022 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $125,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2022 |
| Emerson Veterans Memorialpost 60 | $50,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Veterans Memorial | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $184,495 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,212,765 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $626 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2022 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Fine Arts Activities | 2022 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,283 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $21,733 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2022 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $125,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2022 |
| Emerson Veterans Memorialpost 60 | $50,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Veterans Memorial | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $184,495 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,212,765 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $626 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2022 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Fine Arts Activities | 2022 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,283 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $21,733 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2022 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $125,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2022 |
| Emerson Veterans Memorialpost 60 | $50,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Veterans Memorial | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $184,495 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,212,765 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Outreach | 2022 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $626 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2022 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $75,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Fine Arts Activities | 2022 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2022 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,283 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $16,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $21,733 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Quilts Of Valor Foundation | $10,000 | Winterset, IA, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2022 |
| Wakefield Health Care | $125,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Roof | 2022 |
| Providence Medical Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Annual Gala & Surgery Dept | 2022 |
| Emerson Veterans Memorialpost 60 | $50,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Veterans Memorial | 2022 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $184,495 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,212,765 | Wakefield, NE, US | School Fundraising | 2022 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Campus Capital Repairs | 2021 |
| Diocese Of Charlestoncatholic Comm Fdtn | $89,751 | Charleston, SC, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $834 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2021 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $60,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2021 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $9,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2021 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2021 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2021 |
| Wakefield Community School | $1,019,818 | Wakefield, NE, US | Track Stadium Project | 2021 |
| Wakefield Community School | $4,213 | Wakefield, NE, US | Wrestling Equipment | 2021 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2021 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $11,787 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2021 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Dixon County Sheriff | $6,000 | Ponca, NE, US | Seminar | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Beaufort | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Ami Kids | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Campus Capital Repairs | 2020 |
| Diocese Of Charlestoncatholic Comm Fdtn | $60,249 | Charleston, SC, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Dixon Rural Fire Department | $20,000 | Dixon, NE, US | Ambulance | 2020 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $755 | Emerson, NE, US | One Book, One School Program | 2020 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Humpty Dumpty Daycare | $93,420 | Wakefield, NE, US | Building Addition And Furnishing | 2020 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $60,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2020 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $25,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Athletic Department Covid Costs | 2020 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | $50,000 | Norfolk, NE, US | New Building | 2020 |
| Olive Branch Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Bancroft, NE, US | Artifacts | 2020 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $12,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2020 |
| Quilts Of Valor | $7,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2020 |
| Sheldon Boys And Girls Club | $10,000 | Sheldon, SC, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $40,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2020 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2020 |
| Wakefield Community School Teammates | $15,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Program Expenses | 2020 |
| Wakefield Health Care Center | $11,445 | Wakefield, NE, US | Ppe | 2020 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $585,000 | Wayne, NE, US | General Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2020 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $13,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2020 |
| Providence Medical Center Foundation | $103,605 | Wayne, NE, US | Facilities Update | 2020 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Catholic Counseling Services | $7,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Counseling Services | 2018 |
| City Of Wakefield | $500,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Community Center | 2018 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Strengthening Familes Program | 2018 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $62,900 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2018 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $10,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2018 |
| Providence Medical Center Foundation | $161,500 | Wayne, NE, US | Upgrade Facilities | 2018 |
| Quilts Of Valor | $1,500 | Wayne, NE, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2018 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $70,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2018 |
| Wakefield Community School | $12,700 | Wakefield, NE, US | Computerized Plasma Cutter | 2018 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletics | 2018 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $100,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Outreach | 2018 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $33,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2018 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $15,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Athletic Department | 2018 |
| City Of Wakefield | $50,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Civic Center Furnishings | 2018 |
| Emerson Hubbard School | $25,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Health/fitness Center | 2018 |
| Homer Volunteer Fire & Rescue | $19,663 | Homer, NE, US | Power Lift Cot | 2018 |
| Camp High Hopes | $23,750 | Sioux City, IA, US | Sleep Away Camp Program | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Lowcountry Inc | $10,000 | Sheldon, SC, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Martinsburg Fire Department | $33,750 | Allen, NE, US | Air Packs/air Carbon Cyldrs/2 Dgtl Hand Radios | 2018 |
| Haven House | $75,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Capital Campaign - New Buildingnew Building | 2018 |
| Wakefield Health Care Center | $11,625 | Wakefield, NE, US | Repair Parking Lot | 2018 |
| City Of Wisner | $75,000 | Wisner, NE, US | Auditorium Renovation | 2018 |
| Emerson Betterment Committee | $25,000 | Emerson, NE, US | Tennis Courts | 2018 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $150,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Library Remodel | 2017 |
| City Of Wakefield | $200,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Community Center | 2017 |
| Providence Medical Center Foundation | $368,500 | Wayne, NE, US | Upgrade Facilities | 2017 |
| Quilts Of Valor | $1,000 | Allen, NE, US | Quilts For Veterans | 2017 |
| Wakefield Community School | $15,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Teammates Program | 2017 |
| Humpty Dumpty Daycare | $60,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Operation Expenses | 2017 |
| John Paul Ii Catholic School | $30,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Capital Campaign-new School | 2017 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $60,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2017 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $15,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Strengthening Familes Program | 2017 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $15,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Volleyball Program | 2017 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $15,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2017 |
| Winside Fire And Rescue | $26,094 | Winside, NE, US | Manual Monitor/defibrillator | 2017 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2017 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $100,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Outreach | 2017 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $22,500 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2017 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $70,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Foodbank For The Heartland | $6,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Mobile Pantry | 2017 |
| The Arc Of Norfolk | $2,000 | Norfolk, NE, US | Annual Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinner | 2017 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $20,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Learning Center | 2017 |
| Catholic Counseling Services | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Counseling Services | 2017 |
| A M I Kids | $15,000 | Seabrook, SC, US | Capital Improvementswelding Technology Program | 2016 |
| Ne Lutheran Campus Ministry | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Remodel Welcome Houseremodel Welcome House | 2016 |
| Faith Regional Foundation | $83,750 | Wakefield, NE, US | Digital X-ray Machine | 2016 |
| Hope Haven Of The Low Country | $20,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Therapists-parent/child Program | 2016 |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | $3,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Concert To Raise Funds For People In Need | 2016 |
| John Paul Ii Catholic School | $30,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Capital Campaign-new School | 2016 |
| Little Red Hen Theatre | $30,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | Outreach | 2016 |
| Mercy Medical Foundation | $100,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Child Advocacy Centerchild Advocacy Center | 2016 |
| Omaha Pacesetter | $14,000 | Bennington, NE, US | Baseball Program | 2016 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | $30,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Tuition Assistance | 2016 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $30,752 | Wayne, NE, US | Outreach | 2016 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $32,413 | Wayne, NE, US | Baseball Trip | 2016 |
| Wayne State Foundation | $70,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Winside Public Schools | $2,400 | Winside, NE, US | Science Trip | 2016 |
| John Neihardt Foundation | $25,000 | Bancroft, NE, US | Bronze Sculpture | 2016 |
| City Of Wayne | $25,000 | Wayne, NE, US | Rebuild Hank Overin Field | 2016 |
| City Of Wakefield | $300,000 | Wakefield, NE, US | New Community Center | 2016 |
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Sunny Durham Family Foundation
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$21,995,426
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$50,000
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Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation
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$40,650,853
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$25,000
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Debby Durham Family Foundation
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gardner Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3705723 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 307 MAIN ST Wakefield, NE 68784-6026 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gardner Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Director | Leslie A Bebee |
|---|---|
| Trustee | David J Gardner |
| Trustee | Kirk N Gardner |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.