Hardenbergh Foundation
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
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
States
Cities
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
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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
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
What size grants does Hardenbergh Foundation award?
In 2024, Hardenbergh Foundation awarded 152 grants totaling $5.8M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hardenbergh Foundation's EIN?
Hardenbergh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6011826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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