The Hardy Bunch Foundation
The Hardy Bunch Foundation is a private foundation based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, the foundation stated that its trustees carry out direct activity in Malawi to further their support of a school and community. It reported 14 grants totaling $54,233 that year.
The Hardy Bunch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hardy Bunch Foundation gave $54K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,233
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,874
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $722,833
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hardy Bunch Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Dow Hardy as the contact and says there are no required forms or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Dow Hardy
Mailing address: 115 Union Street, Marlborough, MA 01752-1244
Phone: (508) 868-3621
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hardy Bunch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridges to Malawi ($42K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 6% to New York, 3% to New Hampshire, 3% to California, and 1% to Utah. The foundation also stated that its trustees carry out direct activity in Malawi to support a school and community.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hardy Bunch Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 378% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $96K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges to Malawi Hudson, MA | General | $41,500 |
| The Mooncatcher Project Schenectady, NY | General | $2,060 |
| United Way of Tri County Framingham, MA | General | $2,051 |
| The Water Project Concord, NH | General | $1,569 |
| World Possible Irvine, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Moving Windmills Project New York, NY | General | $1,276 |
| Umass Memorial Office of Philanthrophy Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Common Cathedral Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| WGBH Boston, MA | General | $506 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $722,833 | $48,061 | $185,619 | $54,233 | 14 | $178,636 | $42,061 | $47,300 |
| 2023 | $838,787 | $41,233 | $121,513 | $95,983 | 15 | $95,983 | $41,233 | $46,689 |
| 2022 | $978,957 | $986,949 | $7,992 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,949 | $3,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hardy Bunch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — 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 filing describes direct activity in Malawi supporting a school and community. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include medical care and sustainable development in Malawi, menstrual health, community support, sustainable water and sanitation, offline learning, poverty alleviation, homelessness services, and wildlife and habitat protection. These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated mission areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $54,233. Grants ranged from $100 to $41,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $41,500 to Bridges to Malawi. Other notable grants included $2,060 to The Mooncatcher Project, $2,051 to United Way of Tri County, $1,569 to The Water Project, and $1,500 to World Possible. The filing listed the purpose of these grants as “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dow Hardy and Jennifer Gauthier-Hardy as trustees and donors.
The Hardy Bunch Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dow Hardy
Trustee & Donor
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gauthier-Hardy
Trustee & Donor
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Hardy Bunch Foundation
How much does The Hardy Bunch Foundation give each year?
The Hardy Bunch Foundation gave $54K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 15 grants.
What is The Hardy Bunch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hardy Bunch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,874, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hardy Bunch Foundation give grants?
The Hardy Bunch Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants) and Hudson, MA (2 grants).
Does The Hardy Bunch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hardy Bunch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hardy Bunch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hardy Bunch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bridges to Malawi ($41,500), The Mooncatcher Project ($2,060) and United Way of Tri County ($2,051), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hardy Bunch Foundation?
The Hardy Bunch Foundation reported $723K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hardy Bunch Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct activity in Malawi supporting a school and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hardy Bunch Foundation?
The filing lists Dow Hardy as the contact and says there are no required forms or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hardy Bunch Foundation's EIN?
The Hardy Bunch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1107991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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