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Private foundation · EIN 38-6048242

Harder Foundation

Naples, FL

Harder Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, FL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.6M in grants and contributions paid across 44 grants, with $47.2M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Washington Conservation Action Ed Fund, Columbia Riverkeeper and Idaho Conservation League.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Washington Conservation Action Ed FundSeattle, WAGeneral Support$122,500
Columbia RiverkeeperHood River, ORGeneral Support$60,000
Idaho Conservation LeagueBoise, IDGeneral Support$60,000
Montana Wilderness Association DBA Wild MontanaHelena, MTProject Support$60,000
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORProject Support$60,000
People and CarnivoresBozeman, MTProject Support$55,000
EarthjusticeSan Fransisco, CAGeneral Support$50,000
FuturewiseSeattle, WAProject Support$50,000
Heart of the RockiesMissoula, MTProject Support$50,000
Endangered Speicies CoalitionWahington, DCOperating Support$50,000
Communities for a Healthy BayTacoma, WAGeneral Support$40,000
Conservation NorthwestSeattle, WAGeneral Support$40,000
Headwaters EconomicsBozeman, MTGeneral Support$40,000
Oregon Enviromental CouncilPortland, ORGeneral Support$40,000
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAProject Support$40,000
The Alaska Center Education FundAnchorage, AKGeneral Support$40,000
Trustees for AlaskaAnchorage, AKGeneral Support$40,000
Twin Harbors WaterkeeperCosmopolis, WAGeneral Support$40,000
Washington Coast Sustainable Salmon FoundationAbberdeen, WAGeneral Support$40,000
Western Enviromental Law CenterEugene, ORProject Support$40,000
Blackfoot ChallangerOuando, MTGeneral Support$35,000
Wild Earth GuardiansSanta Fe, NMProject Support$35,000
American RiversWashington, DCProject Support$30,000
Friends of the San JuansFriday Harbor, WAGeneral Support$30,000
Montana Conservation VotersHelena, MTGeneral Support$30,000

The 25 largest of 44 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Harder Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Harder Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Harder Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,600,000 in grants and contributions paid (44 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Harder Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Washington Conservation Action Ed Fund (WA), $123K, Columbia Riverkeeper (OR), $60K, Idaho Conservation League (ID), $60K, Montana Wilderness Association DBA Wild Montana (MT), $60K and Wild Salmon Center (OR), $60K.