Harder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harder Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $122,500. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$122,500
- Assets$47.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 44 | $40.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 43 | $42.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 44 | $47.2 million |
How to apply
Harder 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $482,500 |
| Montana | 11 | $400,000 |
| Oregon | 6 | $235,000 |
| Alaska | 6 | $137,500 |
| California | 3 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $60,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Conservation Action Ed Fund | General support | $122,500 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | General support | $60,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | General support | $60,000 |
| Montana Wilderness Association DBA Wild Montana | Project support | $60,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Project support | $60,000 |
| People and Carnivores | Project support | $55,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $50,000 |
| Futurewise | Project support | $50,000 |
| Heart of the Rockies | Project support | $50,000 |
| Endangered Speicies Coalition | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Communities for A Healthy Bay | General support | $40,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | General support | $40,000 |
| Headwaters Economics | General support | $40,000 |
| Oregon Enviromental Council | General support | $40,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Project support | $40,000 |
| The Alaska Center Education Fund | General support | $40,000 |
| Trustees for Alaska | General support | $40,000 |
| Twin Harbors Waterkeeper | General support | $40,000 |
| Washington Coast Sustainable Salmon Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Western Enviromental Law Center | Project support | $40,000 |
| Blackfoot Challanger | General support | $35,000 |
| Wild Earth Guardians | Project support | $35,000 |
| American Rivers | Project support | $30,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans | General support | $30,000 |
| Montana Conservation Voters | General support | $30,000 |
| Northwest Energy Coalition | Project support | $30,000 |
| Park County Environmental Council | General support | $30,000 |
| Re Sources | Project support | $30,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Project support | $30,000 |
| Glacier Two Medicine Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coaliation | Project support | $25,000 |
| Montana Wildlife Federation | Project support | $25,000 |
| Yaak Valley Forest Council | General support | $25,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| American Whitewater | General support | $20,000 |
| Earth Law Center | General support | $20,000 |
| 10000 Years Institute | Project support | $20,000 |
| Center for Responsible Forestry | Project support | $20,000 |
| Legacy Forest Defense Coalition | General support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John S Driggers
- Robert L Langbauer
- Jay A Herbst
- Del Langbauer
- Betsy Buffington
Questions people ask
Does Harder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harder Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Harder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John S Driggers (President), Robert L Langbauer (Vp-Treasurer), Jay A Herbst (Secretary) and Del Langbauer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.