Harold S & Lester E Gardner Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyHillsdale, Michigan · EIN 38-6668100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,273
Total assets$960K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $636 and $1,273.
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
50% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale County Community Foundation | Hillsdale, MI | General operating | $37,604 |
| Salvation Army of Hillsdale | Hoffman Estates, IL | General opearating | $1,273 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | General operating | $1,273 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | General operating | $1,273 |
| Hillsdale Community Library | Hillsdale, MI | General operating | $1,273 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | General operating | $636 |
| Cambria Baptist Church | Hillsdale, MI | General operating | $636 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council Inc Boy Scouts | Flint, MI | General operating | $636 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,604 | 8 |
| 2024 | $45,440 | 8 |
| 2023 | $45,100 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601069349102170
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6668100
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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