The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44

PHILADELPHIA, PA EIN: 38-2849003

The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1988 in Michigan and later relocated to Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a staff of three employees. The foundation is housed at The Glenmede Trust Co NA in Philadelphia.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$53.8M

+9.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.6M

-7.4% YoY

Grant Count

-30.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$163K

+33.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is giving to organizations dedicated to supporting or contributing to the cause of Christian Science. This focus shapes the foundation's grantmaking strategy and recipient selection.

Grantmaking

The Harding Foundation made multiple grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024), with recent recipients including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $4.1M (32%)

Florida $3.3M (25%)

Missouri $2.2M (17%)

Michigan $1.6M (13%)

Wyoming $1.0M (8%)

Maine $190K (1%)

California $150K (1%)

Colorado $125K (1%)

+6 more states

States

California Colorado Florida Hawaii Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Washington Wyoming

Cities

BallwinCastro ValleyChesterfieldDenverFentonFlintHagerstownHaleiwaHarrisonHollyHughesvilleKnoxvilleLindenMalibuMaple CityMoranNewport CoastOklahoma CityPalm BeachPhiladelphia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024:

Total Assets: $53,805,212
Total Revenues: $8,148,125
Total Expenses: $3,391,527
Investment Income and Dividends: $1,764,239
Net Rental Income: $3,458

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends, reflecting its endowment-based funding model.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$53,805,212	$49,115,523	$51,201,523
Revenue	$8,148,125	$1,373,572	$6,442,020
Expenses	$3,391,527	$3,556,723	$4,225,171
Qualifying Distributions	$3,140,812	$3,310,443	$3,958,116
Net Investment Income	$7,916,369	$1,627,042	$6,236,539
Distributable Amount	$2,496,796	$2,724,425	$3,013,977

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

67 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Community Foundation for ($1,000,000), The Blessing Projects ($400,000), Biblos Foundation ($300,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Biblos Foundation Ballwin, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$300,000
Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation Harrison, ME	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$65,000
City Academy St Louis, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$75,000
E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc Knoxville, TN	THREE RIVERS ACADEMY	$15,000
Holly Dickens Festival Holly, MI	HOLLY DICKENS FESTIVAL	$135,000
Peace Haven St Louis, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
The Blessing Projects Moran, WY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$400,000
The Classical Academy De Lafayette Inc Wentzville, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$150,000
The Classical Academy De Lafayette Inc Wentzville, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$75,000
The Community Foundation for West Palm Beach, FL	FOR C.S. FC & COMMUNITY	$1,000,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by three trustees:

Paula K Turrentine — Chairman and President
Milo I Mott — Treasurer
Paula M Switzer — Vice President and Secretary

All three trustees received compensation of $77,000 as of the most recent reporting period.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PAULA K TURRENTINE	CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT	40	$77,000
MILO I MOTT	VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER	40	$77,000
PAULA M SWITZER	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	40	$77,000

Contact Information

Telephone: 215-419-6000
Address: The Glenmede Trust Co NA, 1650 Philadelphia, PA 19103-7391

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44?

The Harding Foundation made multiple grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending June 2024), with recent recipients including: • Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties: $1,000,000 (for Christian Science Foundation & Community) • The Blessing Projects: $400,000 (General Charitable Purposes) • Biblos Foundation: $300,000 (General Charitable Purposes) The foundation made at least 15 grants in the 2024 fiscal year. Grant amounts range from $300,000 to $1,000,000 based on recent a…

What size grants does The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 award?

In 2024, The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 awarded 16 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $163K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 reported a distributable amount of $2.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44's EIN?

The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2849003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.