The Hardy Foundation Inc
The Hardy Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $623K.
The Hardy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hardy Foundation Inc gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +1600.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,500
- +750.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $24,691,578
- +74.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hardy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boise Contemporary Theater ($80K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hardy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 876% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Contemporary Theater Boise, ID | Capital Campaign | $80,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To Support Conservation of the Land and Water. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,691,578 | $827,199 | $1,368,914 | $85,000 | 2 | $905,504 | $623,169 |
| 2024 | $14,193,669 | $1,024,954 | $1,309,814 | $5,000 | 1 | $917,472 | $752,371 |
| 2023 | $14,492,388 | $696,833 | $697,102 | $10,000 | 2 | $304,931 | $667,086 |
| 2022 | $14,628,798 | $1,249,658 | $596,166 | $8,710 | 2 | $444,726 | $607,267 |
| 2021 | $13,942,906 | $3,728,560 | $577,935 | $15,235 | 4 | — | $735,534 |
| 2020 | $10,671,706 | $457,855 | $555,665 | $15,500 | 3 | — | $238,979 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hardy Foundation Inc is led by Anita K. Hardy, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anita K. Hardy
Director & President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Gregory Ames Kaslo
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2025)
William H. Keller
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Gregory Ames Kaslo (Director, Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Hardy Foundation Inc
How much does The Hardy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hardy Foundation Inc gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Hardy Foundation Inc?
The Hardy Foundation Inc reported $24.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $827K.
What is The Hardy Foundation Inc?
The Hardy Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boise, ID. It holds $24.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Hardy Foundation Inc operate?
The Hardy Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Idaho, New York, Utah, Virginia.
What is The Hardy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hardy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0498583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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