The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported Texas organizations working in areas including parks and nature, arts and culture, and community services.
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation gave $177K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,250
- +1672.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,725
- +254.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,315,255
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 15347, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 452-7272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy ($75K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas. Most listed recipients were in San Antonio; one was in Austin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 171% of 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 $10K (2024) to $177K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy San Antonio, TX | To advocate renewal, recreation & learning via nature in an urban setting | $75,000 |
| Luminaria San Antonio, TX | To Promote Arts in San Antonio | $35,000 |
| Haven for Hope San Antonio, TX | To support educational, health, and employment services for people in need | $26,000 |
| San Pedro Playhouse San Antonio, TX | To promote theater, performing arts, and cultural programs in san antonio | $10,000 |
| Tobin Center for Performing Arts San Antonio, TX | To support performing arts and cultural events in san antonio | $10,000 |
| United Way San Antonio and Bexar County San Antonio, TX | To advance educational, health, and social programs benefiting san antonio families | $10,000 |
| Great Springs Project Austin, TX | To create a greenway of protected lands between austin and san antonio | $5,000 |
| Asian Resource Center of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | To support educational, cultural, health, and employment programs that promote community unity and celebrate asian cultures in san antonio | $5,000 |
| KLRN San Antonio, TX | To support educational and cultural broadcasting programs in san antonio | $1,000 |
| Conrad Smiles San Antonio, TX | To support programs that improve health, education, and well-being for children and families | $250 |
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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 | $1,315,255 | $127,242 | $206,556 | $177,250 | 10 | $177,250 | $102,336 | $103,392 |
| 2024 | $1,394,569 | $171,002 | $38,640 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $142,362 | $86,899 |
| 2023 | $1,262,207 | $17,835 | $65,998 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | — | $78,894 |
| 2022 | $1,310,370 | $-13,880 | $29,856 | — | — | — | $6,413 | $88,602 |
| 2021 | $1,354,106 | $314,043 | $125,342 | $90,512 | 4 | $90,512 | $281,971 | $41,754 |
| 2020 | $1,165,405 | $608,156 | $112,010 | $105,000 | 2 | — | $131,786 | $34,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for park conservation, arts and cultural programs, and educational, health, and employment services.
The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy describes its mission as preserving the park and its natural history to inspire learning and create connections and engagement for enhanced well-being. Luminaria says it delivers a contemporary arts program, supports downtown and the urban core, and draws attention to San Antonio’s multi-arts culture. San Pedro Playhouse says it produces theater and arts education programming intended to unite diverse communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $177,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants were $75,000 to Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, $35,000 to Luminaria, and $26,000 to Haven for Hope. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to San Pedro Playhouse, Tobin Center for Performing Arts, and United Way San Antonio and Bexar County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Phillip D. Hardberger as president, Linda M. Hardberger as vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and Amy Hardberger as director.
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation is led by Phillip D. Hardberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Phillip D. Hardberger
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hardberger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Hardberger
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation
How much does The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation give each year?
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation gave $177K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
What is The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,725, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation give grants?
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (9 grants).
Does The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy ($75,000), Luminaria ($35,000) and Haven for Hope ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation?
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for park conservation, arts and cultural programs, and educational, health, and employment services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's EIN?
The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2980009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Phil and Linda Hardberger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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