The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation
Invitation OnlyZephyr Cove, Nevada · EIN 46-3662700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$210K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $30,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation (Atlas Network) | Arlington, VA | General and unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| Buffalo Creek Art Center | Garnderville, NV | General and unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation - Mercatus Center | Arlington, VA | General and unrestricted. | $30,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General and unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | General and unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General and unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General and unrestricted. | $25,000 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute | Las Vegas, NV | General and unrestricted. | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349100740
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3662700
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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