Harder Foundation

EIN 38-6048242 · FL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$32.5K Funds in WA, MT, OR +7
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Harder Foundation based in FL paid 44 grants totaling $1.6M to 44 organizations across 10 states. Individual grants ranged from $7.5K to $122.5K, with a median of $32.5K. Its largest recipients included WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION ED FUND, COLUMBIA RIVERKEEPER, and IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$38,945,396
Giving (latest yr)
$1,600,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
44
Median grant
$32.5K
Recipients
44
States reached
10
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Washington Conservation Action Ed Fund$122,500
  • Columbia Riverkeeper$60,000
  • Idaho Conservation League$60,000
  • Montana Wilderness Association Dba Wild Montana$60,000
  • Wild Salmon Center$60,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$482,500 · 12 grants
  • Montana$400,000 · 11 grants
  • Oregon$235,000 · 6 grants
  • Alaska$137,500 · 6 grants
  • California$120,000 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$80,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (44)

Washington Conservation Action Ed Fund
Seattle, WA
General Support
$122,500
Montana Wilderness Association Dba Wild Montana
Helena, MT
Project Support
$60,000
Idaho Conservation League
Boise, ID
General Support
$60,000
Wild Salmon Center
Portland, OR
Project Support
$60,000
Columbia Riverkeeper
Hood River, OR
General Support
$60,000
People and Carnivores
Bozeman, MT
Project Support
$55,000
Heart of the Rockies
Missoula, MT
Project Support
$50,000
Earthjustice
San Fransisco, CA
General Support
$50,000
Endangered Speicies Coalition
Wahington, DC
Operating Support
$50,000
Futurewise
Seattle, WA
Project Support
$50,000
Trustees for Alaska
Anchorage, AK
General Support
$40,000
The Alaska Center Education Fund
Anchorage, AK
General Support
$40,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Harder Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Harder Foundation reported 44 itemized grants totaling $1.6M. Individual grants ranged from $7.5K to $122.5K (median $32.5K).

Recent recipients include WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION ED FUND, COLUMBIA RIVERKEEPER, IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE, among 44 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Harder Foundation is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Harder Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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