The Ben Harding Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4396777 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$46K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General operating support | $7,000 |
| YMCA | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Discovery Center Museum | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Lifescape | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Center of Hope Barbara Olson | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Center for Sight and Hearing | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Crusader Community Health Foundation | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Goldie Floberg Center | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful | Loves Park, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Midway Village Museum | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Milestone Inc | Loves Park, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ramp | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rockford Area Arts Council | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Shelter Care Ministries | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Spectrum School | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Trinity House Inc | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| YWCA | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Beloit Art Center | Beloit, WI | General operating support | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Harry and Della Burpee Museum Association | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Casa | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Paws | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Rockford Habitat for Humanity | Loves Park, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Stepping Stones of Rockford Inc | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| Youth Services Network | Rockford, IL | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531359349105153
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4396777
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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