The Harding Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 38-2849003 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $135,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | ATTN NINA COHEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1650 MARKET ST STE 4000, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2154196000 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED |
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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | West Palm Beach, FL | For c.s. fc & community | $1,000,000 |
| The Blessing Projects | Moran, WY | General charitable purposes | $400,000 |
| Biblos Foundation | Ballwin, MO | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| The Classical Academy De Lafayette Inc | St Louis, MO | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Holly Dickens Festival | Holly, MI | Holly dickens festival | $135,000 |
| Peace Haven | St Louis, MO | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Voices for Children Advocacy | Flint, MI | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Memory Layne Global Missions | Linden, MI | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| City Academy | St Louis, MO | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| The Classical Academy De Lafayette Inc | St Louis, MO | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation | Harrison, ME | General charitable purposes | $65,000 |
| Fern Lodge Inc | Castro Valley, CA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| ActiveDiscovery Club | Newport Coast, CA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere Inc | Knoxville, TN | Three rivers academy | $15,000 |
| Holly Area Veterans Resource Center | Holly, MI | Veterans resource center | $15,000 |
| Bud and Blossom Inc | Chesterfield, MO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,610,000 | 16 |
| 2022 | $2,820,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 7, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2849003
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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