The Robert & Helen Hardman Family Fund #95-290240
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6744637 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$261K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Independent Documentary | Newton, MA | General support | $61,000 |
| Aclu - American Civil Liberties Union | Boston, ME | General support | $23,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| The Boston Living Center | Boston, MA | General support | $17,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Madre | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Puente de LA Costa Sur | Pescadero, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Puerto Rico | San Juan, PR | General support | $8,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General support | $8,000 |
| The Gay & Lesbian Review | Boston, MA | General support | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $7,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $6,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Pie Ranch | Pescadero, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | Sheffield, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Urgent Action Fund | Alameda, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Bioneers | San Francisco, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| Bsotanglewood Symphony Hall | Boston, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council | Pittsfield, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Mass Moca | North Adams, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Berkshire International Film Festival | Great Barrington, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum | Stockbridge, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| North Adams Regional Hospital | North Adams, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Berkshire Medical Center | Pittsfield, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Fairview Hospital | Great Barrington, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | Great Barrington, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,500 |
| Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General support | $1,500 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | Portola Valley, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Construct Inc | Great Barrington, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Emily M Sotelo Safety and Persistence Charitable Foundation | Westford, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | Chicopee, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Great Barrington Land Conservancy | Great Barrington, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Greenagers | South Egremont, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| New England Public Media | Springfield, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Northfield Mt Hermon | Mount Hermon, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Williamstown Theatre Festival | Williamstown, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Singing Eagle Lodge | Holderness, NH | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $231,993 | 21 |
| 2023 | $162,199 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102972
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6744637
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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