Private foundation · EIN 88-3687668 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Hartly 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: 19 grants paid, $46K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$46K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature CenterChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
All Saints in Big SkyBig Sky, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Tennessee River Gorge Trust IncChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Lula Lake Land TrustLookout Mountain, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Southern Off Road Bicycle AssociationSkyland, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
The Pisgah ConservancyBrevard, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Chatt FoundationChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentBoone, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Gallatin River Task ForceBig Sky, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Southern Off-Road Bicycle AssociationChattanooga, TNRaccoon Mountain trail fund$2,000
Chattanooga Boys ChoirChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Church of the Good ShepherdLookout Mountain, TNHaiti fund$1,000
FIRST Things FIRST IncChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Metropolitan MinistriesChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Moody Bible Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Big Sky Rotary FoundationBig Sky, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Chattanooga Room in the Inn IncChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Lightwell FoundationBozeman, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: Tennessee 11 · Montana 4 · North Carolina 2 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

The Hartly Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 The Hartly 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 The Hartly Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 19 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Hartly Foundation give?

Tennessee (11 grants), Montana (4 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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