Hargis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hargis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $513,233 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $3,200 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$513,233
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$3,200
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $419,883 the year before.
52% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $383,833 | 33 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $419,883 | 38 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $513,233 | 61 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Hargis Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hargis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $216,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $87,033 |
| Ohio | 5 | $71,500 |
| Connecticut | 14 | $69,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $23,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 6 | $9,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Coalition for the Homeless | To support the Community Specialist and Volunteer Support, and Undergarment purchase for the Boutique | $80,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | For the purchase of food to distribute to people in need | $50,000 |
| Otterbein University | to support Phase 2 for the Campus Center | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Massey Cancer Center to be used for community outreach and support of the mobile health van project | $33,333 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $23,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Pauley Heart Center Fund | $18,500 |
| Beyond Boundaries | General & Unrestricted | $15,200 |
| Blair Academy | The Locke Scholars Program | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Church World Service Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Denison University | What can Be Campaign and the Knowlton Career Center | $10,000 |
| Hydrocephalus Association Incorporated | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | To buy food for people in need | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Long Island Coalition for the Homeless | Purchase for undergarments for the boutique | $10,000 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER The Societ | MSK Kids and pediatric research | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | Safe The Sound chapter in Northport, New York | $10,000 |
| St Catherines School Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Beyond Boundaries | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Churc | Wanake Camp and Retreat Center | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York | Funds for the food pantry at St. Peter's | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fund for St Peters Buildings Inc | 1831 Rectory Project- Roots and Restoration | $5,000 |
| Managers of the Diocesan Missionary and Church Ext | Funds for the Food Pantry at St. Peter's - 346 W 20th St New York, NY 10011 | $5,000 |
| Otterbein University | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Pediatric Unity and David's Toy Chest toys and gifts for the children receiving care at the Stamford Hospital | $5,000 |
| Peo Program for Continuing Education | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| First Presbyterian Nursery School of New Canaan in | Spring Fundraiser | $3,200 |
| Beyond Boundaries | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| First Presbyterian Nursery School of New Canaan in | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mather Homestead Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Mounted Troop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| South School | South School PTC Campaign | $3,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs the Veterans K9 Corps Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Christmas Magic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends Academy | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gretchen Hargis
- Jonathan Hargis
- Madeline Hargis
- Rebecca Hargis
- Stephanie Tucker
Questions people ask
Does Hargis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hargis Family Foundation give?
$513,233 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $3,200.
Who runs Hargis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gretchen Hargis (Co- Pres, Dir), Jonathan Hargis (Dir, Co- Pres), Madeline Hargis (Charity Compliance Officer) and Rebecca Hargis (Treas, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hargis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and housing and homelessness.