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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Ben Harding Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and provides funding exclusively by invitation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $46K across 58 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$46K
2024
Grantees funded
58
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Julia Burr Harding
Board Member
P
Philip R Frankfort
Board Member
K
Karen Vaughn Harding
Employee

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 2024, THE BEN HARDING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $46 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 NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK. 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.