Private foundation · EIN 80-6024613 · Glenview, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hardiek Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $84K total, median $2,000. 54% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$84K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IL
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy HomeChicago, ILGeneral operations$50K
Chicago ArchdioceseKensington, CTGeneral operations$10K
HopecentralSeattle, WAGeneral operations$5,000
Alleman High SchoolRock Island, ILAuction item$3,399
Jon OssianMoline, ILRepair of home$3,000
Ballard Nature CenterAltamont, ILGeneral operations$3,000
Friendship ManorRock Island, ILGeneral operations$2,000
Go Fund Me - Caleigh ElwoodRedwood City, CACover medical expenses$2,000
Chicago ArchdioceseKensington, CTGeneral operations$2,000
Village Presbyterian ChurchPrairie Village, KSGeneral operations$1,000
ALS Les TurnerSkokie, ILGeneral operations$1,000
ALS Association DC WalkArlington, VAGeneral operations$1,000
ALS Les TurnerSkokie, ILGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Illinois 7 · Connecticut 2 · Washington 1 · California 1 · Kansas 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Hardiek Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glenview, Illinois, administered in care of Bernie Hardiek, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Hardiek Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Hardiek Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $84K across 13 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Hardiek Family Foundation give?

Illinois (7 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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