The Hartley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hartley Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$45,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,500 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $38,500 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $45,500 | 19 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Hartley 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 The Hartley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 11 | $28,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $8,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| All Saints in Big Sky | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Southern Off Road Bicycle Association | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Pisgah Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chatt Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association | Raccoon Mountain trail fund | $2,000 |
| Chattanooga Boys Choir | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Haiti fund | $1,000 |
| First Things First Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Big Sky Rotary Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lightwell Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alicia Hartley
- William T Hartley
Questions people ask
Does The Hartley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hartley Foundation give?
$45,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Hartley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alicia Hartley (Dir) and William T Hartley (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Hartley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.