Hardi Foundation
Hardi Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $397K in total assets. In 2024, it made $228 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $43K.
Hardi Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $397,200
- Revenue (2024)
- $49,672
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $228
- Expenses (2024)
- $8,276
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,200 | $49,672 | $8,276 | $228 | $43,228 | $17,952 |
| 2022 | $315,111 | $29,351 | $6,941 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $346,150 | $14,738 | $6,801 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $301,000 | $16,283 | $38,435 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hardi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hardi Foundation is led by Talbot Gee, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Talbot Gee
CEO
On filings since 2020
$347K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Loran Liu
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lauren Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Gallagher
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dale Norton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dewight Wallace
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Randy Roberts
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff Mingledorff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Layne Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Roe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Todd Shadden
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Zachary Perge
Vice President of Distri
On filings since 2022
$185K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Stella Marie
Vice President of Talent
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Carlton Harwood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Wight (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Scott Weaver (2020–2022) — Lead Director
- Former: Brian Blausheild (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Saving (2020–2021) — Executive Vi
- Former: James Luce (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Jeff Cherif (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrew Barton (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Toler (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Carboni (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Tom Boutette (2020) — Board Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $372K, to Talbot Gee (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hardi Foundation
How large is Hardi Foundation?
Hardi Foundation reported $397K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Hardi Foundation?
Hardi Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $397K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Hardi Foundation's EIN?
Hardi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2108052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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