The Ben Harding Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ben Harding Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$46,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $56,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $56,000 | 53 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 36 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Ben Harding 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 The Ben Harding Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $42,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General operating support | $7,000 |
| YMCA | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Discovery Center Museum | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Lifescape | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Center of Hope Barbara Olson | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Center for Sight and Hearing | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Crusader Community Health Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Goldie Floberg Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Midway Village Museum | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Milestone Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ramp | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rockford Area Arts Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Shelter Care Ministries | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Spectrum School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Trinity House Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| YWCA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Beloit Art Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General operating support | $500 |
| Harry and Della Burpee Museum Association | General operating support | $500 |
| Casa | General operating support | $500 |
| Natural Land Institute | General operating support | $500 |
| Paws | General operating support | $500 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | General operating support | $500 |
| Rockford Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $500 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation | General operating support | $500 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Stepping Stones of Rockford Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| Youth Services Network | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Becky Harding Morris
- Karen Vaughn Harding
- Scott Morris
- Philip R Frankfort
- Julia Burr Harding
Questions people ask
Does The Ben Harding Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ben Harding Family Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ben Harding Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Becky Harding Morris (President/Treasurer/Director), Karen Vaughn Harding (Secretary/Director), Scott Morris (Assistant Treasurer/Director) and Philip R Frankfort (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ben Harding Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.