Hardenbergh Foundation Grant

The Hardenbergh Foundation, established in 1950, supports charitable organizations in the East Metro, Ramsey, and Washington Counties, and the St. Croix River Valley. The Foundation offers approximately 100 grants annually, primarily for general operating support, ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. Additionally, it awards capital grants between $50,000 and $250,000 to eligible applicants, emphasizing the importance of IRS 501(c)(3) status and financial documentation in the application process.

NOTE: The Foundation encourages first time applicants to contact us to introduce themselves, and to learn more about Foundation priorities and the grant application process.
Background
In 1950, Ianthe Hardenbergh and her daughter Gabrielle Hardenbergh created the St. Croix Foundation, named in recognition of the family’s logging business which had created their wealth. In 2005, the Foundation’s name was changed to the Hardenbergh Foundation to avoid confusion with the newly created St. Croix Community Foundation.
Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed to programs providing health care, senior housing, education, community services and support of the arts. In recognition of its limited resources, grants are focused on charitable organizations operating in the East Metro, Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the St. Croix River Valley.
About Grants Awarded
The Foundation makes about 100 grants each year. Most are for general operating support. Although there is never a long term commitment, many organizations receive general operating support year after year. Those grants are generally in the range of $10,000 to $25,000.
The Foundation also makes a few capital grants each year. Some of those are to organizations that have been receiving general operating support. Capital grants are made generally in the range of $50,000 to $250,000. Most capital grants are paid in full in the year approved.

Eligibility

Grants are for charitable organizations operating in the East Metro, Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota.The application submission must include at a minimum:IRS tax exemption 501(c)(3) determination letterAudited Financial Statement, or IRS Form 990 and unaudited financial statement

Ineligibility

The Foundation is unlikely to be influenced by matching grant opportunities or offers of multiple year payments.