Amherst F Hardy Foundation
Invitation OnlyDecatur, Illinois · EIN 30-0185703 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$295K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $52,708.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contributions for education. | $79,583 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contributions for hospital use | $52,708 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contributions for hospital use | $52,708 |
| Friends of Lincoln Square Theater | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Decatur Area Arts Council | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $24,000 |
| Decatur Parks Foundation | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritian Inn | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $10,500 |
| Sunshine Supplies | Forsyth, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Decatur Family YMCA | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Gallery 510 Arts Guild | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Illinois | Decatur, IL | Non-Profit charitable contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,499 | 11 |
| 2024 | $217,471 | 8 |
| 2023 | $275,319 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0185703
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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