The Hart Family Foundation
The Hart Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Oregon.
Key facts about The Hart Family Foundation
In short: The Hart Family Foundation gave $198K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Oregon. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 56-2445438
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $13,200
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025)
- Total assets
- $11,112,006
- Primary geography
- Oregon (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-17.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-6.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hart Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $700K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Hart Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 37% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Public Safety Chaplaincy Inc says it strengthens first responders by providing chaplains to agencies and communities. Bonner Community Food Center describes its work as providing supplemental food to people in personal crisis, while Edwards Center says it supports people with developmental disabilities through training, education, employment, housing, and social opportunities. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve vestibular patient support, accessible art experiences, meals for people in need, and nourishing youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $198,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation for its Friends of the University fund, and $25,000 each to Lake Grove Presbyterian Church for general and unrestricted purposes and P E O Foundation for its PEO Foundation Chapter fund.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Oregon recipients received 76% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Iowa (13%), Idaho (4%), Washington (4%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2021) to $650K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $198K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Health and Science University Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 84 (90%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health and Science University Foundation Portland, OR | Friends of the University fund | $100,000 |
| Lake Grove Presbyterian Church Lake Oswego, OR | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| P E O Foundation Des Moines, IA | PEO Foundation Chapter fund | $25,000 |
| Public Safety Chaplaincy Inc Beaverton, OR | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bonner Community Food Center Sandpoint, ID | Sandpoint Food Bank and Priest river food bank families in need fund | $6,000 |
| Edwards Center Inc Beaverton, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio Inc La Quinta, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vestibular Disorders Association Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Zonta Club of Everett Foundation Everett, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Oswego Meal Network Advisory Board Lake Oswego, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,112,006 | $475,193 | $381,484 | $198,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $11,018,297 | $1,290,922 | $413,572 | $239,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $10,140,947 | $1,278,877 | $773,547 | $649,500 | 19 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,112,006 | $11,018,297 | $10,140,947 |
| Revenue | $475,193 | $1,290,922 | $1,278,877 |
| Expenses | $381,484 | $413,572 | $773,547 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $255,981 | $307,184 | $684,557 |
| Net Investment Income | $361,390 | $538,434 | $237,797 |
| Distributable Amount | $700,160 | $625,328 | $538,138 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Ann Anderson as Secretary; Darin Coder as Director and Treasurer; Bradley J Hart, Douglas M Hart, and Jennifer E Hart as Directors; and Glenn Hart as President and Director.
The Hart Family Foundation is led by Glenn Hart, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenn Hart
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley J Hart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darin Coder
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas M Hart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer E Hart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ann Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer E Leonard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Hart (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
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.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Frequently asked questions about The Hart Family Foundation
How much does The Hart Family Foundation give each year?
The Hart Family Foundation gave $198K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 17 grants.
What is The Hart Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hart Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,200, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hart Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Hart Family Foundation give grants?
The Hart Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Oswego, OR (3 grants), Portland, OR (2 grants) and Beaverton, OR (2 grants).
Does The Hart Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Hart Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hart Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hart Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon Health and Science University Foundation ($100,000), Lake Grove Presbyterian Church ($25,000) and P E O Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hart Family Foundation?
The Hart Family Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $256K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $700K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Hart Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Public Safety Chaplaincy Inc says it strengthens first responders by providing chaplains to agencies and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hart Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hart Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hart Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2445438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hart Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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