Hardenbergh Foundation

ST PAUL, MN EIN: 41-6011826 Website

The Hardenbergh Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1950, it operates as an independent grantmaking foundation dedicated to supporting charitable organizations serving specific geographic regions in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$5.8M

+9.2% YoY

Grant Count

152

-13.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+25.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable organizations serving individuals located in the East Twin Cities Metro Area, Ramsey and Washington Counties of Minnesota, and the St. Croix River Valley.

Primary funding focus areas include:

Employment, Education & Training (21%)
Housing & Support Services (17%)
Youth (17%)
Community Support Services (13%)
Health & Wellness (13%)
Arts & History (10%)
Environment Preservation & Education (9%)

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $3,750 to $765,000.

Review Cycle

is October 1st annually.

How to Apply

** The grant application deadline is October 1st annually.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses on charitable organizations serving individuals in:

East Twin Cities Metro Area
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Washington County, Minnesota
St. Croix River Valley

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $8.0M (90%)

Wisconsin $485K (5%)

Washington $235K (3%)

California $100K (1%)

Pennsylvania $30K (0%)

New York $20K (0%)

Missouri $13K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Illinois Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AFTONALEXANDRIAAMERICUSAMERYANNANDALEARLINGTONBALDWINBALSAM LAKEBAYPORTBLOOMINGTONBROOKLYNBROOKLYN PARKCHAMPLINCHICAGOCROIX FALLSCROSSLAKEEAGANEDINAELK RIVERFERGUS FALLS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $68,453,242
Total Revenues: $4,880,926
Total Expenses: $6,762,246
Total Giving: $5,800,750

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $70.3M
Total Revenue: $8.89M
Total Expenses: $6.05M
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Hardenbergh Foundation

Foundation

Hardenbergh Foundation Grant

HARDENBERGH FOUNDATION

Amount

US $10,000 - US $250,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Dental Care ($765,000), Listening House ($350,000), Sanneh Foundation ($215,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BRIDGING INC BLOOMINGTON, MN	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SEATTLE, WA	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
CHILDRENS DENTAL SERVICES MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
ST PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA ST PAUL, MN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
MINNESOTA TECH FOR SUCCESS MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN	MANITOU DAYS OPERATING	$5,000
VALLEE DE CROIX STILLWATER, MN	GENERAL OPERATING	$7,500
OPEN CUPBOARD OAKDALE, MN	HARVEST MARKET CONSTRUCTION	$210,000
JOSEPHS COAT ST PAUL, MN	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WEST BEND, WI	PHASE II - HERITAGE CENTER	$120,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Tammy Davis Cownie, JD, MACL – President & Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey T. Peterson – Director
John G. Couchman – Director
Mary Schmid Daugherty – Director
Glenn E. Johnson – Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JON A THEOBALD	VICE PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN	1	—
JOHN G COUCHMAN	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	1	—
TAMRA DAVIS COWNIE	PRESIDENT/CEO	40	$182,269
JEFFREY T PETERSON	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
MARY SCHMID DAUGHERTY	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Hardenbergh Foundation 81 East Seventh Street, Suite 125 St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone: 651-653-4956 Email: tammy@hardenberghfdn.org Website: hardenberghfoundation.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hardenbergh Foundation fund?

The foundation supports charitable organizations serving individuals located in the East Twin Cities Metro Area, Ramsey and Washington Counties of Minnesota, and the St. Croix River Valley. Primary funding focus areas include: • Employment, Education & Training (21%) • Housing & Support Services (17%) • Youth (17%) • Community Support Services (13%) • Health & Wellness (13%) • Arts & History (10%) • Environment Preservation & Education (9%)

How do I apply for a grant from Hardenbergh Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $3,750 to $765,000. **Recent Activity:** In 2025, the foundation made grants totaling $6,798,000 to local organizations. In 2024, the foundation made 155 grants totaling approximately $4,843,250. **Notable Recent Grants (2024):** • Community Dental Care: $765,000 (New Facility Capital) • Habitat for Humanity: $350,000 (The Heights Housing) • Listening House of St Paul: $350,000 (Phase 2 Completion Costs) **Application Process:** The grant application d…

Where does Hardenbergh Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses on charitable organizations serving individuals in: • East Twin Cities Metro Area • Ramsey County, Minnesota • Washington County, Minnesota • St. Croix River Valley