Wayne and Jean Hardy Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLebanon, Tennessee · EIN 27-5248403 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | To assist with general mission | $20,000 |
| Sherry's Run | Lebanon, TN | To assist with general mission | $15,000 |
| Church Missions Network | Lebanon, TN | To assist with general mission | $15,000 |
| Mission Dignity | Dallas, TX | To assist with general mission | $8,000 |
| Nashville Youth for Christ | Nashville, TN | To assist with general mission | $6,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Mission Board | Franklin, TN | To assist with general mission | $5,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | To assist with general mission | $5,000 |
| Wilson County Christmas for All | Lebanon, TN | To assist with general mission | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5248403
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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