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Norbert H Hardner Foundation is a private corporation based in AUSTIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Jared Hardner. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $779K. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Texas and New York. According to available records, Norbert H Hardner Foundation has made 72 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $713K in 2021 to $290K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $750K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $60K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Texas, Connecticut, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Norbert H Hardner Foundation reported 72 individual grants totaling $1.8 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $25,000. Half of those grants fell between $15,000 and $30,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $60,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $349,052 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in PA (24 of 72), followed by TX (12) and CT (8). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 23 distinct grantees, 87 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Homefront Inc ($215,000), Cathedral Preparatory School ($180,000) and Communities In Schools ($175,000).
Computed from 72 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$54K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Norbert H Hardner Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, TX, CT.
Norbert H Hardner Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 72 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $60K.
Norbert H Hardner Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Norbert H Hardner Foundation is headquartered in AUSTIN, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Hardner President | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Hardner Treasurer | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine Basler | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Hannick | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Haverly | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara Leon | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerald Hardner | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara Hardner | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedHabitat quality assessments of trout streams in Ohio River Watershed | Arlington, VA | $27K | 2022 |
| BreakthroughSummer academic program for underserved youth | Austin, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Cathedral Preparatory SchoolStudent scholarships | Erie, PA | $60K | 2023 |
| Homefront IncHome renovation financially disadvantaged hseholds | Stamford, CT | $45K | 2023 |
| Communities In SchoolsMental health services in Austin public schools | Austin, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Saint Joseph Of Nw PaCapital improvements to convent | Erie, PA | $26K | 2023 |
| Hyde Square Task ForcePerforming arts programs for at-risk youth | Jamaica Plain, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Mit Picower InstituteNeuroscience research effects of aging | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Partners In Sustainable DevelopmentIntegrated health care pgm underserved community | Columbia, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Wave HillCommunity arts program | Bronx, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Georgetown ProjectAfter-school program for at-risk youth | Georgetown, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Erie ZooConstruction of new Red Panda exhibit at zoo | Erie, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Families In TransitionSupport for homeless shelter in Manchester NH | Manchester, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Hands On HartfordAddressing food insecurity in Hartford CT | Hartford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Sea Turtle ConservancyAdvocacy sea turtle impact mitigation coastal | Gainesville, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Shankar Service Foundation IncGrant for school and clinic for underserved cmmnty | Erie, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Of CaringHousing assistance for the homeless in Erie, PA | Erie, PA | $35K | 2022 |
| Villa Maria AcademyStudent scholarships | Erie, PA | $30K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (Mit) Picower InstituteNeuroscience research on the effects of aging on the brain | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Human Rights WatchSupport for human rights monitoring in Ukraine | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Central PennsylvaniaUnrestricted grant to hospice organization | Harrisburg, PA | $20K | 2022 |