3 the Harden Way Inc

Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 81-2188545

3 the Harden Way Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $337K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $488K.

3 the Harden Way Inc at a glance

In short: 3 the Harden Way Inc gave $488K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $163K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2020)
$488,241
Grants made (2020)
3
Average grant
$162,747
Median grant
$28,494
Total assets
$336,712
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who 3 the Harden Way Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2020

Krogers Market: $450KKrogers Market$450KSugarland Mortuary: $28KSugarland Mortuary$28KEHS High School: $10KEHS High School$10K

The largest 2020 recipient was Krogers Market ($450K). Together the top 3 received $488K.

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

HoustonSugarland

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K3 grants2020

In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $488K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Krogers Market Houston, TX8 week feed needyFamilies part ofCOV-19 Program$449,604
Sugarland Mortuary Sugarland, TXBurial Expenses$28,494
EHS High School Houston, TXTuitions$10,143
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2020$336,712$584,859$500,939$488,2413

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

3 the Harden Way Inc is led by Monja Willis, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Monja Willis

    Executive Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Harden Jr.

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about 3 the Harden Way Inc

How much does 3 the Harden Way Inc give each year?

3 the Harden Way Inc gave $488K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

What is 3 the Harden Way Inc's typical grant size?

3 the Harden Way Inc's median grant in 2020 was $28,494, and its average grant was $162,747, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does 3 the Harden Way Inc give grants?

3 the Harden Way Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).

Does 3 the Harden Way Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on 3 the Harden Way Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

How large is 3 the Harden Way Inc?

3 the Harden Way Inc reported $337K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $585K.

What is 3 the Harden Way Inc?

3 the Harden Way Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Houston, TX. It holds $337K in total assets as of 2020.

What is 3 the Harden Way Inc's EIN?

3 the Harden Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2188545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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