Hartmann Family Foundation
The Hartmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports religious, educational, and social service organizations through charitable distributions; its 2024 filing says its religious giving is intended to spread the Gospel and that its other distributions assist organizations in their respective callings or charitable activities.
Hartmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hartmann Family Foundation gave $188K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,555
- +280.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,931
- +352.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $254,306
- -36.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% 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 Hartmann Family Foundation
- 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: 6834 Wynfield Terrace Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63129-3975
Phone: (314) 603-1169
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hartmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul's Lutheran Church ($150K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 124 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 4% to Indiana, and 1% each to Virginia and Wisconsin; the filing also lists Georgia at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hartmann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) 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 $38K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 498% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $188K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Lutheran Church St. Louis, MO | Direct Distribution to 501(C)(3) Religious Organization | $150,000 |
| Christ Memorial Lutheran Church St. Louis, MO | Direct Distributions to 501(C)(3) Religious Organization | $15,350 |
| Lutheran High School South St. Louis, MO | Direct Distirbution to 501(C)(3) Educational Organization | $7,195 |
| Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel, IN | Direct Distributions to 501(C)(3) Religious Organization | $6,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Inc Carmel, IN | Direct distribution to 501(c)(3) educational organizationdirect distirbutions to 501(c)(3) educational organization | $1,500 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | Direct Distribution to 501(C)(3) Educational Organization | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Indian Ministries Brookfield, WI | Direct Distirbutions to 501(C)(3) Social Service Organization | $1,000 |
| The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Louis, MO | Direct Distirbution to 501(C)(3) Religious Organization | $750 |
| St Louis University High School St. Louis, MO | Direct Distirbution to 501(C)(3) Educational Organization | $710 |
| Wordrus Co Christ Memorial Lutheran Church St. Louis, MO | Direct Distributions to 501(C)(3) Religious Organization | $500 |
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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 | $254,306 | $13,971 | $189,040 | $187,555 | 21 | $187,555 | $13,971 | $17,183 |
| 2024 | $401,486 | $155,790 | $50,630 | $49,305 | 25 | $49,305 | $5,790 | $12,890 |
| 2023 | $261,531 | $4,151 | $31,658 | $30,234 | 26 | $30,234 | $6,626 | $13,749 |
| 2022 | $312,989 | $4,874 | $33,968 | $31,381 | 27 | $31,381 | $6,860 | $16,393 |
| 2021 | $388,511 | $8,355 | $42,432 | $35,320 | 25 | $35,320 | $8,302 | $17,813 |
| 2020 | $349,066 | $346,871 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hartmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes distributions to religious organizations to “spread the word of the Gospel to all,” to educational organizations to assist in their respective callings, and to social service organizations to assist their specific charitable activities. It says these groups represented churches, a seminary, a synod and related organizations; schools, educational foundations and related entities; and support ministries, housing assistance and related organizations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation says it invests in educational pursuits and leadership development. Lutheran Elementary School Association says it equips Lutheran school families and communities with resources to expand God’s Kingdom. Stray Rescue of St. Louis says it rescues stray animals needing medical attention, restores them to health, and places them in homes. Other 2025 recipients include the Arthritis Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Judicial Watch.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $187,555. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $150,000, with a median of $500.
The largest reported grant was $150,000 to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in St. Louis, for distribution to a 501(c)(3) religious organization. Other large grants included $15,350 to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in St. Louis; $7,195 to Lutheran High School South; $6,000 to Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel, Indiana; and $1,500 to Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation. The filing also reports grants to organizations including the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation ($1,000), Lutheran Indian Ministries ($1,000), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod ($750), St. Louis University High School ($710), Concordia Seminary ($500), and Lutheran Elementary School Association ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gail L. Hartmann, Renee M. Hartmann, Daniel Hartmann, Brett Hartmann, Rebecca Hartmann, and Sarah Hartmann as trustees.
Hartmann Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Hartmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hartmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail L. Hartmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hartmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee M. Hartmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hartmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hartmann Family Foundation
How much does Hartmann Family Foundation give each year?
Hartmann Family Foundation gave $188K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 25 grants.
What is Hartmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hartmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $8,931, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hartmann Family Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Hartmann Family Foundation give grants?
Hartmann Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (9 grants), Carmel, IN (2 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Hartmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Hartmann Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Direct Distirbution to 501(C)(3) Educational Organization" (5 grants), "Direct Distributions to 501(C)(3) Religious Organization" (3 grants) and "Direct Distirbution to 501(C)(3) Social Service Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Hartmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hartmann Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Paul's Lutheran Church ($150,000), Christ Memorial Lutheran Church ($15,350) and Lutheran High School South ($7,195), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hartmann Family Foundation?
Hartmann Family Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hartmann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes distributions to religious organizations to “spread the word of the Gospel to all,” to educational organizations to assist in their respective callings, and to social service organizations to assist their specific charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hartmann Family Foundation?
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 Hartmann Family Foundation's EIN?
Hartmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4050726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hartmann Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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