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Harden Foundation

Salinas, California  ·  EIN 946098887  ·  Private foundation

Harden Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.0M in annual giving against $65.1M in assets. This page documents the 6 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Harden Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$65.1M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Harden Foundation funds

Harden Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on youth development, community improvement, arts & culture, animal welfare.

Youth DevelopmentCommunity ImprovementArts & CultureAnimal Welfare

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Harden Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Schedule Attached
SCHEDULE ATTACHED
Salinas, CA$4.2M2024
Schedule Attached
SCHEDULE ATTACHED
Salinas, CA$4.0M2020
Schedule Attached
SCHEDULE ATTACHED
Salinas, CA$3.8M2023
Schedule Attached
SCHEDULE ATTACHED
Salinas, CA$3.1M2022
Schedule Attached
SCHEDULE ATTACHED
Salinas, CA$2.5M2017
Schedule Attached
SCHEDULE ATTACHED
Salinas, CA$2.0M2018

Harden Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.5M
2018$2.0M
2020$4.0M
2022$3.1M
2023$3.8M
2024$4.2M

How to apply for funding from Harden Foundation

Harden Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at hardenfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Harden Foundation

Does Harden Foundation accept grant applications?
Harden Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Harden Foundation fund?
Harden Foundation's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Schedule Attached, Schedule Attached, Schedule Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Harden Foundation give in grants?
Harden Foundation reported $4.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.5M over 6 grants.
Where is Harden Foundation located?
Harden Foundation is based in Salinas, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946098887.
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About this profile. This page is built from Harden Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Harden Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.