Private foundation · EIN 74-2952380 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norbert H Hardner Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $320K total, median $15K. 25% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$320K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 15 of 16 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trout UnlimitedArlington, VATrout stream habitat restoration in Western PA$50K
Homefront IncStamford, CTHome renovation for financially disadvantaged$40K
Communities in SchoolsAustin, TXMental health services in public schools$25K
Hyde Square Task ForceJamaica Plain, MAPerforming arts program for at-risk youth$20K
Sisters of Saint Joseph of Nw PaErie, PAConvent renovations$18K
Amazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VADevelop life plan indigenous reserve$15K
Breakthrough AustinAustin, TXAcademic support services$15K
Erie City MissionErie, PAProgram for at-risk youth in Erie PA$15K
Georgetown ProjectGeorgetown, TXAfter-school program for at-risk youth$13K
Partners in Sustainable DevelopmentColumbia, MOIntegrated Health Program in Bangledesh$12K
Erie ZooErie, PAConstruction of new Red Panda exhibit at zoo$10K
Georgetown Area Parkinsons SupportGeorgetown, TXSupport for Limited Movement Series therapy$10K
Hands on HartfordHartford, CTAddressing food insecurity in Hartford CT$10K
Carolyns House HospiceHarrisburg, PASupport for uncompensated EOL care$5,000
Shankar Service FoundationRochester, NYSchool & clinic in underservce community in India$2,400

By state: Pennsylvania 5 · Virginia 2 · Texas 4 · Connecticut 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Norbert H Hardner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Jared Hardner, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Norbert H Hardner Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Norbert H Hardner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $320K across 16 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Norbert H Hardner Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Texas (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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