The Robert & Helen Hardman Family Fund
The Robert & Helen Hardman Family Fund is a private foundation established in 1993 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$232K
+43.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-4.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $500 to $87,831, with typical awards in this range. Recent grantmaking activity shows the foundation awarded approximately $231,993 in total giving based on recent filings.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of 2024)
- Total Assets: $3,154,019
- Total Giving: $231,993
- Total Revenues: $390,960
- Total Expenses: $292,163
Historical Assets (2023)
- Total Assets: $3,050,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,154,019 | $3,053,747 | $3,098,391 |
| Revenue | $390,960 | $164,682 | $85,615 |
| Expenses | $292,163 | $208,963 | $234,388 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $239,247 | $168,184 | $190,688 |
| Net Investment Income | $335,497 | $103,933 | $34,571 |
| Distributable Amount | $263,867 | $235,979 | $236,259 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISABETH HARDMAN RIX | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT HARDMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NANCY E DEMPZE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $14,339 |
| SARAH M WAELCHLI | TRUSTEE | 1 | $14,339 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational institutions, including a $3,000 grant to the MCLA Food Pantry, demonstrating ongoing commitment to community support in the Massachusetts region.
MCLA Food Pantry Receives $3,000 Grant from James and Robert Hardman FundContact Information
Mailing Address
PO Box 961209 Boston, MA 02196-1209
Telephone
617-227-7940
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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