Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, educational institutions, and community and other charitable organizations.
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc at a glance
In short: Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc gave $83K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,500
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,661
- +86.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,035
- Total assets
- $20,789
- -20.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (77% 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 Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc
- 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: 16100 Chesterfield Pkwy West 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (636) 532-0484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Torah Prep School ($16K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 218 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 14% to New York, and 6% to Illinois. Texas and Nevada each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 31 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $858; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $40 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2022) to $91K (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torah Prep School St. Louis, MO | Religious | $16,000 |
| Aish Hatorah Chesterfield, MO | Religious | $14,100 |
| Tpheris Israel (Tick) Chesterfield, MO | Religious | $14,050 |
| Yeshiva Kneses Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $5,200 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation Carbondale, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Missouri Torah Institute St. Louis, MO | Religious | $4,180 |
| Rabbinical Seminary of America Flushing, NY | Religious | $4,000 |
| St Louis JSU Clayton, MO | Religious | $2,500 |
| St Louis Jewish Burial Foundation St. Louis, MO | Religious | $2,500 |
| Agudas Israel of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Religious | $2,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,789 | $80,003 | $85,500 | $82,500 | 31 | $84,000 | $919 |
| 2024 | $26,286 | $100,003 | $94,334 | $91,484 | 64 | $92,909 | $1,196 |
| 2023 | $20,617 | $75,007 | $73,498 | $70,773 | 51 | $72,135 | $1,065 |
| 2022 | $19,108 | $70,001 | $59,250 | $56,678 | 36 | $57,964 | $546 |
| 2021 | $8,357 | $65,001 | $63,226 | $60,843 | 36 | $62,034 | $555 |
| 2020 | $6,582 | $40,003 | $61,252 | $58,947 | 30 | — | $645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc reported a distributable amount of $919 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and educational institutions, as well as organizations serving broader community and charitable purposes. The Southern Illinois University Foundation says its mission is to provide private support for the university’s academic, research, and public service work. The Jewish Community Center says it enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity, and creates meaningful Jewish experiences. Operation Homefront describes its work as helping military families build strong, stable, and secure lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $82,500. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $16,000, with a median of $1,035. The largest grants included $16,000 to Torah Prep School, $14,100 to Aish Hatorah, and $14,050 to Tpheris Israel, all for religious purposes. Other notable grants were $5,200 to Yeshiva Kneses Hatorah for religious purposes, $5,000 to the Southern Illinois University Foundation for general purposes, and $4,180 to Missouri Torah Institute for religious purposes.
Missouri Torah Institute says it operates a religious high school whose daily schedule includes prayer services and religious and secular instruction. The foundation also gave $1,035 to Operation Homefront, $550 to Beis Eliyahu, and $35 to March of Dimes in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Hardcastle as trustee.
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc is led by Robert Hardcastle, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Hardcastle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc
How much does Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc give each year?
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc gave $83K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 64 grants.
What is Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's typical grant size?
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,035, and its average grant was $2,661, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc that year got $858 on average.
Where does Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc give grants?
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (8 grants), Chesterfield, MO (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (13 grants).
Who are Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's largest grantees?
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Torah Prep School ($16,000), Aish Hatorah ($14,100) and Tpheris Israel (Tick) ($14,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc?
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $919 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations and educational institutions, as well as organizations serving broader community and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc?
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 Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's EIN?
Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1844009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert Hardcastle Charitable Fndn Inc 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 April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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