Bernard and Betty Hardesty Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGrasonville, Maryland · EIN 52-2284064 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$300
Total assets$130K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
4% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Parish | Centreville, MD | Donation | $2,500 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | Centreville, MD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Grasonville Vfd | Grasonville, MD | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center | Grasonville, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Grasonville Ambulance | Grasonville, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Shorerivers | Easton, MD | Donation | $500 |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Day School | Washington, DC | Donation | $400 |
| St Annes School of Annapolis | Annapolis, MD | Donation | $400 |
| Adkins Arboretum | Ridgely, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Casa | Easton, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Haven Ministries Inc | Chester, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Md Food Bank | Salisbury, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Md Public Tv | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $300 |
| The Chesterwye Center | Grasonville, MD | Donation | $300 |
| The Children's Home Foundation | Salisbury, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Women and Girls Fund | Easton, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Chesapeake Charities | Stevensville, MD | Donation | $300 |
| Salvation Army | Hagerstown, MD | Donation | $250 |
| American Red Cross | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $250 |
| Church Hill Theatre | Church Hill, MD | Donation | $100 |
| Kent Island Heritage Society | Stevensville, MD | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,200 | 21 |
| 2023 | $9,250 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100913
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2284064
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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