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The Hart Foundation

Preselected recipients only Irmo, South Carolina · EIN 276988758

The Hart Foundation is a private foundation in Irmo, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,900 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8,450 and the largest $15,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $14,807 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$13,9002$23,822
2024$14,8072$20,701
2025$16,9002$26,686

How to apply

The Hart 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hart Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
South Carolina2$16,900

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Chur
Columbia, SC
Religious organization$15,300
Individual
SC
Various local charities to assist needy through feeding and educating$1,600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hart Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hart Foundation give?

$16,900 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8,450.

Who runs The Hart Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James M Hart (Trustee) and Anne M Hart (Trustee).

What does The Hart Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.

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