Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,500 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 7 | $91,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Michael Benedictine School | To provide general support. | $20,000 |
| St Wenceslaus Catholic Church | Playground and reading program. | $20,000 |
| Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska | To be used for st. Gianna's home for women and children. | $15,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen | To provide general support. | $15,000 |
| Madonna Foundation | To provide general support. | $10,000 |
| Monte Cassino School | To provide general support. | $10,000 |
| Tabitha Meals on Wheels | To provide general support. | $10,000 |
| Gift of Life Transplant House | Memorial. | $4,000 |
| Creighton College of Nursing | Stethoscope program fund. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara A Gard
- Joseph J Gard
- Daniel R Gard
Questions people ask
Does Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara A Gard (President/Treasurer), Joseph J Gard (Vice President) and Daniel R Gard (Secretary).
What does Joseph R and Barbara A Gard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.