The Hardymon Family Foundation
The Hardymon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodbridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
The Hardymon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hardymon Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $147K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,320,746
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $146,750
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,034,622
- +43.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (77% 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 Hardymon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Kentucky ($1.0M). Together the top 9 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 51 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hardymon Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $763K (2021) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | General operating support- student sucess fd and student enrichment fd | $1,015,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | General Operating Support | $295,000 |
| Georgia Tech Athelic Association Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $2,746 |
| Community Foundation of Central Missouri Columbia, MO | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Pascale's Pals Columbia, MO | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Columbia, MO | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| True North Columbia, MO | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Day Dreams Foundation Columbia, MO | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Tolton Catholic High School Columbia, MO | General Operaitng Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,034,622 | $1,649,786 | $1,338,827 | $1,320,746 | 9 | $1,321,846 | $1,586,062 | $31,585 |
| 2024 | $723,663 | $2,103,309 | $1,328,344 | $1,314,000 | 8 | $1,315,100 | $1,072,886 | $32,405 |
| 2023 | $932,412 | $977,950 | $1,264,054 | $1,250,800 | 11 | $1,251,900 | $862,143 | $38,061 |
| 2022 | $1,218,516 | $1,038,743 | $1,241,923 | $1,219,800 | 11 | $1,220,900 | $962,274 | — |
| 2021 | $1,421,696 | $1,294,164 | $770,397 | $762,800 | 12 | $763,800 | $1,053,859 | $3,528 |
| 2020 | $897,929 | $810,999 | $1,235,319 | $1,210,800 | 12 | — | $621,467 | $12,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hardymon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hardymon Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James F. Hardymon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James F. Hardymon Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer H. Sovich
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hardymon Family Foundation
How much does The Hardymon Family Foundation give each year?
The Hardymon Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 8 grants.
What is The Hardymon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hardymon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $146,750, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hardymon Family Foundation give grants?
The Hardymon Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MO (7 grants).
Does The Hardymon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hardymon Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hardymon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hardymon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Kentucky ($1,015,000), University of Missouri ($295,000) and Georgia Tech Athelic Association ($2,746), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hardymon Family Foundation?
The Hardymon Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hardymon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hardymon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6886265. 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 May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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