Hardenbergh Foundation
The Hardenbergh Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, MN that supports charitable organizations serving the East Twin Cities metro, Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the St. Croix River Valley. The official site provides grantmaking information, an application page with an October 1 deadline, recent grant totals, contact details, and a list of directors.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based community nonprofit (particularly serving St. Paul / East Twin Cities, Ramsey or Washington Counties) working in human services, youth development, housing, food access, or local cultural/community projects seeking operating or capital support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in or primarily serves the East Twin Cities metro, Ramsey or Washington Counties.
- • Request is for general operating or for a capital/project need clearly tied to local community impact.
- • Applicant follows the stated hard-copy application instructions and meets the October 1 deadline.
- • Organization size and budget align with the foundation's common award sizes (many grants in the $10k–$50k range and periodic larger capital awards).
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Minnesota—about 82% of dollars in 2024—focused on the St. Paul / East Twin Cities area, though a small share of grants go to other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 150 distinct recipients in the latest year, spanning many independent community organizations and both operating and capital purposes, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public application page, published deadline and submission requirements, and a substantial count of new grantees in 2024 (about 51), showing that unfamiliar applicants can and do enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
