Hardenbergh Foundation
Historical FunderSt Paul, Minnesota · EIN 41-6011826 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$6.8M
Organizations funded185
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$137.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TAMRA DAVIS COWNIE |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 EAST 7TH STREET SUITE 125, ST PAUL MN 55101 |
| Phone | 6516534956 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE A SUCCINCT 3-5 PAGE LETTER PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION, FINANCIAL STATEMENT (OR FORM 990) AND COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 15TH |
| Restrictions | SEE FOOTNOTES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | Ujamaa place renovations | $500,000 |
| Lakeview Health Foundation | Stillwater, MN | Lakeview hospital | $500,000 |
| Face to Face Health and Counseling | St Paul, MN | Housing building expenses | $250,000 |
| Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi | St Paul, MN | Daylighting phalen creek | $250,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | St Paul, MN | Aragon housing development | $200,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation | Roseville, MN | Croixdale renovations | $200,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | Wildlife hospital & | $150,000 |
| YWCA St Paul | St Paul, MN | New fitness equipment | $125,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | Child and family wellbeing | $100,000 |
| St Paul Urban Tennis | St Paul, MN | Predevelopment expenses | $100,000 |
| Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Career & services center | $100,000 |
| Women's Advocates Inc | St Paul, MN | Emergency shelter expansion | $100,000 |
| Commonbond Communities | Minneapolis, MN | Garden terrace commons & | $100,000 |
| True Friends | Annandale, MN | Camp eden wood improvements | $100,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center | St Paul, MN | Farm ed center reno proj | $100,000 |
| The Playwrights' Center | St Paul, MN | Campaign for all narratives | $100,000 |
| Latino Economic Development Center | St Paul, MN | Plaza del sol capital | $100,000 |
| Celtic Junction Arts Center | St Paul, MN | Building renovations | $100,000 |
| Tubman | Maplewood, MN | Great dreams campaign | $75,000 |
| Phoenix Residence Inc | St Paul, MN | Accessibility improvements | $75,000 |
| East Side Freedom Library | St Paul, MN | Freedom library renovations | $75,000 |
| Big Ideas | New Ulm, MN | Purchase of lab 3 trailer | $75,000 |
| Two Rivers Community Land Trust | Woodbury, MN | Affordable housing in | $60,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Building the barn for | $50,000 |
| Allina Health System | Minneapolis, MN | Therapy pool restoration | $50,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Morrison family simulation | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | St Paul, MN | Ja dream accelerator | $50,000 |
| Iris Park Commons | St Paul, MN | Zemplee ai motion sensor | $50,000 |
| Womenventure | St Paul, MN | Software acquisition & | $50,000 |
| Parkview Center School Ptsa | Roseville, MN | Inclusive playground | $50,000 |
| St Paul Ballet | St Paul, MN | Studio capital improvements | $50,000 |
| Germanic-American Institute | St Paul, MN | Capital campaign expenses | $50,000 |
| Elpis Enterprises | St Paul, MN | Purchase of new equipment | $50,000 |
| Baztec Fishing & Outdoors | Minneapolis, MN | Purchase of travel | $50,000 |
| Artreach St Croix | Stillwater, MN | Fresh paint & boiler | $40,000 |
| Drawer | Burnsville, MN | Tech upgrades to volunteer | $40,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Minneapolis, MN | Equip for dental assistant | $35,000 |
| Freedom Place | St Paul, MN | New flooring | $33,500 |
| Great River Greening | St Paul, MN | Purchase of a biochar truck | $32,000 |
| Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Northern Star Scouting | Fort Snelling, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Minndependent | Edina, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Merrick Community Services | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Familymeans | Stillwater, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts River Valleys | St Paul, MN | General operating | $30,000 |
| Washington County Historical Society | Stillwater, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| People Incorporated | Eagan, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Genesys Works | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Development Center | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Paul Parks Conservancy | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Paul & Minnesota Foundation | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Park Square Theatre | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| College Possible | St Paul, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| Connect Center | Stillwater, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 185 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,821,500 | 185 |
| 2024 | $5,800,750 | 152 |
| 2023 | $5,313,000 | 175 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103081
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6011826
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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