The Ben Harding Family Foundation

ROCKFORD, IL EIN: 36-4396777

The Ben Harding Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $46K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$46K

-17.9% YoY

Grant Count

36

-32.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+20.9% YoY

About The Ben Harding Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Ben Harding Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $46K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

BELOITCHICAGODURANDGENEVAGLENVIEWLOVES PARKMACHESNEY PARKNORTHAMPTONROCKFORDSYCAMORETUCSONWASHINGTONWINCHESTER

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$15K$30K$45K$60K45 grants202044 grants202146 grants202253 grants202336 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD B…$7KYMCA$7KPRIMAVERA FOUNDATION$2KROCKFORD ART MUSEUM$2KDISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM$2KKLEHM ARBORETUM & BOTANI…$2KLIFESCAPE$2KREMEDIES RENEWING LIVES$2KALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION$1KCENTER OF HOPE BARBARA O…$1K

Grant Size Distribution

221 grants across all recorded years

221<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northern Illinois Food Bank ($7,000), Ymca ($7,000), Primavera Foundation ($2,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,000
BELOIT ART CENTER BELOIT, WIGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$500
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$500
HARRY AND DELLA BURPEE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$500
CASA ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$500
CENTER OF HOPE BARBARA OLSON ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,000
CENTER FOR SIGHT AND HEARING ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,000
CRUSADER COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,000
DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,500
GOLDIE FLOBERG CENTER ROCKFORD, ILGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BECKY HARDING MORRISPRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR
KAREN VAUGHN HARDINGSECRETARY/DIRECTOR
SCOTT MORRISASSISTANT TREASURER/DIRECTOR
PHILIP R FRANKFORTASSISTANT SECRETARY
JULIA BURR HARDINGDIRECTOR

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ben Harding Family Foundation?

The Ben Harding Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Ben Harding Family Foundation operate?

The Ben Harding Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Ben Harding Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Ben Harding Family Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $46K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Ben Harding Family Foundation's EIN?

The Ben Harding Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4396777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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