Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $398,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$398,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $336,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $344,000 | 40 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $336,000 | 38 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $398,000 | 43 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants NONE |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations qualified under irc section 501 c 3- no grants are made to individuals |
What Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $200,797 |
| New York | 19 | $91,203 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General | $25,000 |
| Boston Harbor Now | General | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | General | $25,000 |
| Marine Biology Laboratories | General | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Boston | General | $20,000 |
| Science Club for Girls | General operating | $20,000 |
| Knowles Teacher Initiative | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General | $15,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $15,000 |
| Landmark on Main Street Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Monmouth County SPCA (McSpca) | General operating | $15,000 |
| Adirondack Council | General | $12,000 |
| A Place for Ace | General | $10,797 |
| Community Boating of Boston | General | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General | $10,000 |
| City Spouts | General | $10,000 |
| Community Chest of Port Washington | General | $10,000 |
| Port Washington Childrens Center | General | $10,000 |
| Youth Services Opportunity Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General | $10,000 |
| Flat Rock Playhouse | General | $10,000 |
| United Methodist Church | General | $5,000 |
| Port Washington Youth Council | General | $5,000 |
| Cliffs Residents Outreach Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation Forward | General | $5,000 |
| Andrew McMorris Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestion Cente | General | $5,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | General | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Theodore Roosevelt Council | General | $5,000 |
| Art Guild | General | $2,500 |
| Grassroots Environmental Education | General | $2,500 |
| Northshore University Hospital | General | $2,076 |
| The Brooklyn Hospital | General | $2,000 |
| Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims | General | $2,000 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy | General | $2,000 |
| Fort Ticonderoga Association Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Silver Bay Assoc for Christian Conf | General | $1,127 |
| Regina Opera | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
- Timothy L Thompson
- Mrs Faith Harding Mori
- Scott Harding
- Thomas H Mori
Questions people ask
Does Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation give?
$398,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (Trustee), Timothy L Thompson (Co-Trustee), Mrs Faith Harding Mori (Co-Trustee) and Scott Harding (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harding Educational and Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.