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John T & Nellie T Gardner

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 056006796

John T & Nellie T Gardner is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,838 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $19,838 and the largest $19,838. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $18,685 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$13,5281$431,082
2024$18,6851$459,984
2025$19,8381$502,947

How to apply

John T & Nellie T Gardner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John T & Nellie T Gardner funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island1$19,838

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
S County Hospital Healthcare System
Wakefield, RI
Unrestricted general$19,838

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John T & Nellie T Gardner accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John T & Nellie T Gardner give?

$19,838 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $19,838.

Who runs John T & Nellie T Gardner?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does John T & Nellie T Gardner fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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