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The Hardison Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $10.5 million in grants paid to 23 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
Chicago, IL
$650K
4%
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
Memphis, TN
$600K
4%
Illinois Institute of Technology
CHICAGO, IL
$600K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. 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 HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY, ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC, and Illinois Institute of Technology. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE HARDISON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.