The Hardesty Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 20-4094088 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.8M
Organizations funded128
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$156.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $30,500.
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
7% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Museum of Art | Tulsa, OK | Capital & program | $1,260,000 |
| Tulsa Community College Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Capital & program | $557,000 |
| The Spring Shelter Inc | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $500,000 |
| Ou Foundation | Norman, OK | Program | $475,000 |
| The Center for Individuals With Physical Challenges Ltd | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $350,000 |
| Holland Hall School | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $250,000 |
| Monte Cassino School Inc | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $250,000 |
| Resonance Center for Women | Tulsa, OK | Program | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $195,600 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $182,500 |
| St John Health System Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $156,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Broken Arrow, OK | Operating | $153,000 |
| A New Leaf | Broken Arrow, OK | Program | $101,500 |
| 36 Degrees North Co (Dba Gradient) | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $100,000 |
| Green Country Habitat for Humanity | Tulsa, OK | Program | $100,000 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $80,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center Inc | Tulsa, OK | General fundraising & operating | $79,600 |
| USA Bmx Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Program | $75,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $65,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Program | $60,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $50,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Tulsa (YMCA) | Tulsa, OK | Capital/Equipment | $50,000 |
| Food on the Move Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $49,450 |
| Family & Childrens Services | Tulsa, OK | Program | $42,500 |
| Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $40,000 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Capital/Equipment | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $40,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | Program | $36,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Program | $35,000 |
| Clarehouse | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $35,000 |
| His House Outreach Ministries Inc | Claremore, OK | Program | $35,000 |
| The Church Studio Music Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Program | $30,500 |
| 501Tech | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $30,000 |
| Family Safety Center | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $30,000 |
| Life Senior Services | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $30,000 |
| Little Light House | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Overland Park, KS | Program | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Children's Museum | Tulsa, OK | Program | $30,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $27,500 |
| 1St Step Male Diversion Program Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross - Tulsa Area Chapter | Tulsa, OK | Program | $25,000 |
| Community Health Connection Inc | Tulsa, OK | Program | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Operating | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Tulsa Chamber Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $25,000 |
| Health Outreach Prevention Education Inc (Hope) | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $25,000 |
| Valley Hope Association | Norton, KS | Program | $25,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Basalt, CO | Operating | $23,000 |
| Child Advocacy Network | Tulsa, OK | Program | $23,000 |
| Saint Simeon's Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Program | $23,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $22,000 |
| Friends of American Song Archives Inc | Tulsa, OK | Program | $20,400 |
| Good Samaritan Health Services Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $20,000 |
| Healthy Minds Policy Initiative | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $20,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | Broken Arrow, OK | Program | $20,000 |
| Justicelink | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Program | $20,000 |
| Pets Helping People Inc | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $20,000 |
| San Miguel School of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Program | $20,000 |
| The Arc of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Operating | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 128 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,786,301 | 128 |
| 2023 | $6,270,576 | 124 |
| 2022 | $6,098,684 | 112 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620659349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4094088
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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