The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Zephyr Cove, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $347K.
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation gave $210K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,250
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,530,865
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% 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 Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlas Economic Research Foundation (Atlas Network) ($30K). Together the top 8 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% 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 $210K (2025) to $280K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation (Atlas Network) Arlington, VA | General and Unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| Buffalo Creek Art Center Garnderville, NV | General and Unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation - Mercatus Center Arlington, VA | General and Unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | General and Unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General and Unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | General and Unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General and Unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute Las Vegas, NV | General and Unrestricted. | $20,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,530,865 | $355,106 | $226,482 | $210,000 | 8 | $211,899 | $347,330 | $178,690 |
| 2024 | $3,402,241 | $311,903 | $283,749 | $270,000 | 9 | $271,990 | $304,250 | $172,209 |
| 2023 | $3,374,087 | $354,259 | $299,224 | $280,000 | 9 | $281,870 | $241,754 | $170,117 |
| 2022 | $3,319,052 | $342,157 | $246,395 | $225,000 | 8 | $225,000 | $324,711 | $174,769 |
| 2021 | $3,223,290 | $349,082 | $238,102 | $226,000 | 8 | $226,000 | $338,347 | $170,841 |
| 2020 | $3,112,310 | $163,162 | $228,903 | $212,575 | 8 | — | $160,282 | $167,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation is led by Steve Hardy, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Hardy
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation
How much does The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation give each year?
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation gave $210K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 9 grants.
What is The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation give grants?
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (24%) and District of Columbia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Atlas Economic Research Foundation (Atlas Network) ($30,000), Buffalo Creek Art Center ($30,000) and George Mason University Foundation - Mercatus Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation?
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's EIN?
The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3662700. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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