Hargis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-2978737 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$513K
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$3,200
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Coalition for the Homeless | Amityville, NY | To support the Community Specialist and Volunteer Support, and Undergarment purchase for the Boutique | $80,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Hauppauge, NY | For the purchase of food to distribute to people in need | $50,000 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | to support Phase 2 for the Campus Center | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | Massey Cancer Center to be used for community outreach and support of the mobile health van project | $33,333 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $23,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | Pauley Heart Center Fund | $18,500 |
| Beyond Boundaries | Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,200 |
| Blair Academy | Blairstown, NJ | The Locke Scholars Program | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Church World Service Inc | Elkhart, IN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Denison University | Mount Vernon, OH | What can Be Campaign and the Knowlton Career Center | $10,000 |
| Hydrocephalus Association Incorporated | North Bethesda, MD | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Hauppauge, NY | To buy food for people in need | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Hauppauge, NY | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Long Island Coalition for the Homeless | Amityville, NY | Purchase for undergarments for the boutique | $10,000 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER The Societ | New York, NY | MSK Kids and pediatric research | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | New Haven, CT | Safe The Sound chapter in Northport, New York | $10,000 |
| St Catherines School Foundation | Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Beyond Boundaries | Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Churc | Canton, OH | Wanake Camp and Retreat Center | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York | New York, NY | Funds for the food pantry at St. Peter's | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fund for St Peters Buildings Inc | New York, NY | 1831 Rectory Project- Roots and Restoration | $5,000 |
| Managers of the Diocesan Missionary and Church Ext | New York, NY | Funds for the Food Pantry at St. Peter's - 346 W 20th St New York, NY 10011 | $5,000 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | Pediatric Unity and David's Toy Chest toys and gifts for the children receiving care at the Stamford Hospital | $5,000 |
| Peo Program for Continuing Education | Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| First Presbyterian Nursery School of New Canaan in | New Canaan, CT | Spring Fundraiser | $3,200 |
| Beyond Boundaries | Richmond, VA | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| First Presbyterian Nursery School of New Canaan in | New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mather Homestead Foundation Inc | Darien, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Mounted Troop Inc | New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| South School | New Canaan, CT | South School PTC Campaign | $3,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs the Veterans K9 Corps Inc | Smithtown, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Christmas Magic Inc | Islandia, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends Academy | Locust Valley, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Making Headway Foundation Inc | Chappaqua, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Canaan Country School Inc | New Canaan, CT | Horizons at New Canaan Country School | $2,000 |
| The Congregational Church of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | Stewardship Campaign | $2,000 |
| Veterans Out of the Rough Inc | Greenlawn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk Foun | Northport, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Candlelighters of New York City Inc | New York, NY | Candlelighters Holiday Helpers | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Childrens Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | CT Children's Foundation Campaign with South School Elementary, New Canaan, CT - PJ Day Campaign | $1,000 |
| Cottey College | Nevada, MO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue Inc | Sagaponack, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Inc | Commack, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-New York Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond | Midlothian, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lasagna Love Inc | Williamstown, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Little Hands Virginia Inc | Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| P E O Educational Loan Fund | Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| P E O International Peace Scholarship Fund | Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| P E O Scholar Awards | Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| P E O Star Scholarship | Des Moines, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Raccoon River Pet Rescue | Perry, IA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513,233 | 61 |
| 2024 | $419,883 | 38 |
| 2023 | $383,833 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621639349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2978737
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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