The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44

Foundation · Grantmaker 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.

Key facts about The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44

EIN: 38-2849003
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,610,000
Grants made (2024): 16
Average grant: $163,125
Median grant: $87,500
Total assets: $53,805,212
Primary geography: Florida (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44's 16 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (38%), Missouri (27%) and Wyoming (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wentzville, MO (2 grants), St Louis, MO (2 grants) and Holly, MI (2 grants). 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Harding Foundation 2108-01-44 gives

53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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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

Florida $1.0M (38%)

Missouri $700K (27%)

Wyoming $400K (15%)

Michigan $350K (13%)

California $75K (3%)

All other $85K (3%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

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

Cities

St LouisHollyWentzvilleMoranFlintHarrisonBallwinWest Palm BeachDenverFentonKnoxvillePhiladelphiaSeattleCastro ValleyChesterfieldHagerstownHaleiwaHughesvilleLindenMalibu

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 recipients include The Community Foundation for ($1,000,000), The Blessing Projects ($400,000), Biblos Foundation ($300,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
The Community Foundation for West Palm Beach, FL	FOR C.S. FC & COMMUNITY	$1,000,000
The Blessing Projects Moran, WY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$400,000
Biblos Foundation Ballwin, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$300,000
The Classical Academy De Lafayette Inc Wentzville, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$150,000
Holly Dickens Festival Holly, MI	HOLLY DICKENS FESTIVAL	$135,000
Peace Haven St Louis, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
Voices for Children Advocacy Flint, MI	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
Memory Layne Global Missions Linden, MI	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
City Academy St Louis, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$75,000
The Classical Academy De Lafayette Inc Wentzville, MO	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$75,000

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

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.