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The Ben Harding Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, Arizona, and South Dakota. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

KEEP NORTHERN ILLINOIS BEAUTIFUL
$35K
6%

KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC
$24.5K
4%

ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM
$22.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Arizona, and South Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $56 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include KEEP NORTHERN ILLINOIS BEAUTIFUL, KLEHM ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN INC, and ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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