Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waterloo, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,700 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,300. 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$34,700
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,300
- Assets$64,658
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,000 the year before.
81% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 7 | $3,345 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 6 | $50,395 |
| 2025 | $34,700 | 21 | $64,658 |
How to apply
Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable 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 Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9 | $21,200 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry | General fund | $15,300 |
| Mario Murillo Ministries | General fund | $3,000 |
| Equipnet Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
| Rick Renner Ministries | General fund | $1,500 |
| Assure Women's Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Capps Ministries | Genreal fund | $1,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | General fund | $1,000 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries | General fund | $1,000 |
| Life Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Living Waters | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Voice of the Martyrs | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wycliffe Associates | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bible League International | General fund | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General fund | $500 |
| Harrison & Play Makers | General fund | $500 |
| Jewish Voice | General fund | $500 |
| NE Family Alliance | General fund | $500 |
| Reconciliation Ministries | General fund | $500 |
| Vision Beyond Borders | General fund | $500 |
| Waypoint Church | General fund | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdes
- Kyle E Gerdes
- Gordon T Watanabe
Questions people ask
Does Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation give?
$34,700 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdes (Director, President, Treas), Kyle E Gerdes (Director, VP, Secretary) and Gordon T Watanabe (Director).
What does Pamela K Watanabe-Gerdeskyle E Gerdes Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.