Amherst F Hardy Foundation
Amherst F Hardy Foundation is a private foundation based in Decatur, Illinois. In 2025, it gave 11 grants totaling $295,499 to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in education, healthcare, and the arts.
Amherst F Hardy Foundation at a glance
In short: Amherst F Hardy Foundation gave $295K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $295,499
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,864
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,108,128
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amherst F Hardy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 N Water St, Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 425-8282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amherst F Hardy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Millikin University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 50 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amherst F Hardy Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $486K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Millikin University Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contributions for Education. | $79,583 |
| St Mary's Hospital Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contributions for Hospital Use | $52,708 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contributions for Hospital Use | $52,708 |
| Friends of Lincoln Square Theater Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Decatur Area Arts Council Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $24,000 |
| Decatur Parks Foundation Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritian Inn Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $10,500 |
| Sunshine Supplies Forsyth, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Decatur Family YMCA Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Gallery 510 Arts Guild Decatur, IL | Non-Profit Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,108,128 | $554,331 | $390,663 | $295,499 | 11 | $355,779 | $523,134 | $317,775 |
| 2024 | $4,869,817 | $502,640 | $295,449 | $217,471 | 8 | $274,380 | $481,252 | $295,513 |
| 2023 | $4,663,953 | $241,887 | $356,338 | $275,319 | 14 | $328,393 | $218,843 | $267,465 |
| 2022 | $4,775,587 | $315,857 | $560,453 | $486,333 | 9 | $528,360 | $291,943 | $276,578 |
| 2021 | $5,015,155 | $366,212 | $195,837 | $125,157 | 8 | $166,212 | $336,944 | $314,582 |
| 2020 | $4,843,154 | $196,004 | $347,987 | $284,927 | 9 | — | $161,232 | $270,682 |
| 2019 | $4,987,977 | $346,021 | $374,878 | $308,639 | 10 | — | $316,291 | $267,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amherst F Hardy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $318K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, hospitals, and arts and community organizations. Millikin University describes its mission as providing excellence in education through the integration of theory and practice. Decatur Memorial Hospital says it serves Central Illinois healthcare needs through hospital and related services. Decatur Area Arts Council says it works to develop opportunities for and appreciation of cultural activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $295,499. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $79,583, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $79,583 to Millikin University, $52,708 each to St. Mary’s Hospital and Decatur Memorial Hospital, $35,000 to Friends of Lincoln Square Theater, and $24,000 to Decatur Area Arts Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Moore, Dave Brandon, Erik Hubbard, Marilyn Davis, and Julie Bilbrey as advisors.
Amherst F Hardy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave Brandon
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Hubbard
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Moore
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bilbrey
Advisor
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Davis
Advisor
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karen Schneller (2019) — Advisor
- Former: Kimberly Mangan (2019) — Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Amherst F Hardy Foundation
How much does Amherst F Hardy Foundation give each year?
Amherst F Hardy Foundation gave $295K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $217K across 8 grants.
What is Amherst F Hardy Foundation's typical grant size?
Amherst F Hardy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $26,864, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amherst F Hardy Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Amherst F Hardy Foundation give grants?
Amherst F Hardy Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (10 grants).
Who are Amherst F Hardy Foundation's largest grantees?
Amherst F Hardy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Millikin University ($79,583), St Mary's Hospital ($52,708) and Decatur Memorial Hospital ($52,708), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Amherst F Hardy Foundation?
Amherst F Hardy Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $356K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amherst F Hardy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, hospitals, and arts and community organizations. Millikin University describes its mission as providing excellence in education through the integration of theory and practice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amherst F Hardy Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amherst F Hardy Foundation's EIN?
Amherst F Hardy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0185703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Amherst F Hardy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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