Bernard and Betty Hardesty
Bernard and Betty Hardesty is a private foundation based in Grasonville, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in hospice care, education, community services, and environmental protection.
Bernard and Betty Hardesty at a glance
In short: Bernard and Betty Hardesty gave $10K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $485.714), mostly in Maryland. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,200
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $486
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $104,936
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bernard and Betty Hardesty
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3023 Kent Narrow Way S, Grasonville, MD 21638
Phone: (410) 827-8437
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard and Betty Hardesty funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Paul's Parish ($3K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bernard and Betty Hardesty open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $230; repeat grants $566. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Parish Centreville, MD | Donation | $2,500 |
| Compass Regional Hospice Centreville, MD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Grasonville VFD Grasonville, MD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Grasonville, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Grasonville Ambulance Grasonville, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Shorerivers Easton, MD | Donation | $500 |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Day School Washington, DC | Donation | $400 |
| St Annes School of Annapolis Annapolis, MD | Donation | $400 |
| Adkins Arboretum Ridgely, MD | Donation | $300 |
| CASA Easton, MD | Donation | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,936 | $12,867 | $13,113 | $10,200 | 21 | $10,200 | $9,954 | $6,205 |
| 2023 | $104,423 | $3,515 | $12,002 | $9,250 | 18 | $9,250 | $763 | $6,236 |
| 2022 | $113,602 | $4,708 | $12,723 | $9,950 | 17 | $9,950 | $1,935 | $7,085 |
| 2021 | $121,569 | $13,009 | $11,982 | $9,150 | 19 | $9,150 | $10,177 | $7,641 |
| 2020 | $131,009 | $6,276 | $11,851 | $9,250 | 18 | — | $3,675 | $7,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard and Betty Hardesty reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes hospice care and family support, protecting Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways, education, environmental stewardship, and assistance for people in need. For example, Compass Regional Hospice describes its mission as providing compassionate care and support to people facing a life-limiting diagnosis or loss; ShoreRivers says it protects Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $10,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $300. Its largest listed grants were $2,500 to St. Paul’s Parish; $1,000 each to Compass Regional Hospice and Grasonville VFD; and $500 each to Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville Ambulance, and ShoreRivers.
Other listed 2024 recipients include St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School ($400), St. Anne’s School of Annapolis ($400), Adkins Arboretum ($300), CASA ($300), Haven Ministries ($300), and MD Food Bank ($300). St. Anne’s describes its work as investing in students’ intellectual and spiritual development; Adkins Arboretum says it maintains, enhances, and develops the arboretum at Tuckahoe State Park; and Haven Ministries describes programs including shelter, food assistance, and job training.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard O Hardesty Jr as president and Brenda Hardesty and Kelly Phipps as vice presidents.
Bernard and Betty Hardesty is led by Bernard O. Hardesty Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard O. Hardesty Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brenda Hardesty
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Phipps
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bernard and Betty Hardesty
How much does Bernard and Betty Hardesty give each year?
Bernard and Betty Hardesty gave $10K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 18 grants.
What is Bernard and Betty Hardesty's typical grant size?
Bernard and Betty Hardesty's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $486, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bernard and Betty Hardesty that year got $230 on average.
Where does Bernard and Betty Hardesty give grants?
Bernard and Betty Hardesty gives mostly in Maryland: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grasonville, MD (4 grants), Easton, MD (3 grants), Centreville, MD (2 grants) and Salisbury, MD (2 grants).
Does Bernard and Betty Hardesty give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Bernard and Betty Hardesty's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (21 grants).
Who are Bernard and Betty Hardesty's largest grantees?
Bernard and Betty Hardesty's largest 2024 grantees include St Paul's Parish ($2,500), Compass Regional Hospice ($1,000) and Grasonville VFD ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard and Betty Hardesty?
Bernard and Betty Hardesty reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard and Betty Hardesty fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes hospice care and family support, protecting Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways, education, environmental stewardship, and assistance for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard and Betty Hardesty?
The foundation states that it 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 Bernard and Betty Hardesty's EIN?
Bernard and Betty Hardesty's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2284064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bernard and Betty Hardesty 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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