The Hardenbergh Foundation appears to focus its giving locally on expanding community health infrastructure, demonstrated by a single, large capital grant to support a new dental facility. Its philanthropic approach emphasizes tangible, place-based investments that increase access to oral health services for underserved populations in the St. Paul area.
A $765,000 capital grant to Community Dental Care for a new facility is the clearest recent signal of how Hardenbergh Foundation gives: it backs physical projects that expand access to services in the East Twin Cities area. The foundation’s largest recorded grants cluster around buildings, campaigns, and expansions rather than short-term program awards, with support for Listening House’s East 7th Street building and Lutheran Social Services’ Center for Changing Lives among the examples. Those awards sit alongside funding for housing, emergency shelter, food infrastructure, youth spaces, and health-related facilities, showing a portfolio built around place-based capacity. Community Dental Care appears more than once in the recent grant list, including a 2024 grant tied to its Maplewood clinic, which points to ongoing support for oral health infrastructure rather than a single project. The foundation also funds general operating support, but the recent pattern tilts toward capital and facility-related work that strengthens organizations serving local residents. Its grants are concentrated in Minnesota, especially around St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, and nearby communities.
Health access is a visible thread in Hardenbergh Foundation’s recent giving. In 2025, it gave $765,000 to Community Dental Care for a new facility, and in 2024 it also supported the organization with $265,000 for general operating and the Maplewood clinic. The foundation has also funded Canvas Health with $177,000 for building improvements, extending that health focus beyond dental care. Housing and shelter are another clear area: it awarded $350,000 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc for The Heights Housing and $500,000 and $350,000 to Listening House for the East 7th Street building and phase 2 completion costs. Food access appears as well, with $210,000 to Open Cupboard for Harvest Market construction and $175,000 to Keystone Community Services for capital for community food. Youth-serving spaces are represented by $265,000 to True Friends for Camp Courage swimming pool.
Recent grants show a typical size around $10,000 to $25,000 in the foundation’s general grant programs, while capital campaign grants are much larger at $50,000 to $250,000. The recent awards reflect that higher-capital range, with multiple six-figure gifts used for buildings, renovations, and campaign costs. Some recipients appear more than once across the file, including Community Dental Care, Listening House, Walker West Music Academy, and several organizations receiving both operating and capital support. Hardenbergh Foundation is a Regular Funder, and it accepts unsolicited applications for its listed programs. The mix of unrestricted support and project-based capital awards suggests a board-awarded approach that combines ongoing organizational support with larger, planned facility investments.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $20K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Highly concentrated: a single, large one-time capital grant directed to a local health provider to fund facility expansion rather than many small or recurring operating grants.
Notable grantees: Community Dental Care
The foundation gives overwhelmingly in Minnesota, with 88% of grants going to recipients in its headquarters state. St. Paul and Saint Paul account for a large share of the recent list, alongside Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, White Bear Lake, and Annandale. Most awards stay within the East Twin Cities Metro area and surrounding counties, especially Ramsey and Washington. A small number of grants reached outside Minnesota, including recipients in Georgia, Wisconsin, Washington, Illinois, Oregon, and one in Seattle.
Recent grants show a strong emphasis on capital projects and facility improvements. Examples include a new facility for Community Dental Care, building work for Listening House, and construction or renovation support for housing, food, and community service sites. The foundation also makes general operating awards, but many of the larger recent gifts are tied to buildings or campaign costs.
The foundation’s general grant programs list $10,000 to $25,000 as the usual range. For capital campaign support, the stated range is $50,000 to $250,000. Recent awards include larger six-figure capital gifts, which align with that project-focused program structure.
Yes. Community Dental Care appears in both 2025 and 2024, Listening House appears twice in the recent list, and Walker West Music Academy also appears more than once. That pattern suggests some ongoing relationships, especially where a project or facility effort unfolds over multiple years.
It gives most often in Minnesota, and 88% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. The recent list is especially concentrated in St. Paul, Saint Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, and nearby East Metro communities.
Yes. The listed general operating support, capital grants, and capital campaign grants all note that they accept unsolicited applications. The capital campaign program also says applicants should arrange a meeting to introduce the campaign and share budget, timeline, and committed funders.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Hardenbergh Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Charitable organizations serving individuals located in the East Twin Cities Metro Area. First-time applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation prior to applying. The foundation does not make multi-year commitments.
Deadline: Grant applications are accepted beginning August 1 and must be received by October 1 each year.
Who can apply: Capital grant applicants should arrange a meeting with Tammy Davis Cownie to introduce the campaign and outline its budget, timeline, and dedicated funders. The board is not likely to be influenced by matching grant opportunities, multiple-year payments, or naming rights.
Deadline: Grant applications are accepted beginning August 1 and must be received by October 1 each year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UJAMAA PLACE | ST PAUL, MN | $500,000 | 2026 | UJAMAA PLACE RENOVATIONS |
| LAKEVIEW HEALTH FOUNDATION | STILLWATER, MN | $500,000 | 2026 | LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL |
| FACE TO FACE HEALTH AND COUNSELING | ST PAUL, MN | $250,000 | 2026 | HOUSING BUILDING EXPENSES |
| WAKAN TIPI AWANYANKAPI | ST PAUL, MN | $250,000 | 2026 | DAYLIGHTING PHALEN CREEK |
| BEACON INTERFAITH HOUSING COLLABORATIVE | ST PAUL, MN | $200,000 | 2026 | ARAGON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT |
| PRESBYTERIAN HOMES FOUNDATION | ROSEVILLE, MN | $200,000 | 2026 | CROIXDALE RENOVATIONS |
| MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION | APPLE VALLEY, MN | $150,000 | 2026 | WILDLIFE HOSPITAL & |
| YWCA ST PAUL | ST PAUL, MN | $125,000 | 2026 | NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT |
| WOMEN'S ADVOCATES INC | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | EMERGENCY SHELTER EXPANSION |
| DODGE NATURE CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | FARM ED CENTER RENO PROJ |
| GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS MINNESOTA | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | CAREER & SERVICES CENTER |
| YMCA OF THE NORTH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING |
| COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | GARDEN TERRACE COMMONS & |
| ST PAUL URBAN TENNIS | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | PREDEVELOPMENT EXPENSES |
| LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | PLAZA DEL SOL CAPITAL |
| TRUE FRIENDS | ANNANDALE, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | CAMP EDEN WOOD IMPROVEMENTS |
| CELTIC JUNCTION ARTS CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | BUILDING RENOVATIONS |
| THE PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | CAMPAIGN FOR ALL NARRATIVES |
| TUBMAN | MAPLEWOOD, MN | $75,000 | 2026 | GREAT DREAMS CAMPAIGN |
| EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY | ST PAUL, MN | $75,000 | 2026 | FREEDOM LIBRARY RENOVATIONS |
| PHOENIX RESIDENCE INC | ST PAUL, MN | $75,000 | 2026 | ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS |
| BIG IDEAS | NEW ULM, MN | $75,000 | 2026 | PURCHASE OF LAB 3 TRAILER |
| TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | WOODBURY, MN | $60,000 | 2026 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN |
| ST PAUL BALLET | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | STUDIO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS |
| RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | BUILDING THE BARN FOR |
| UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | MORRISON FAMILY SIMULATION |
| GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN EXPENSES |
| IRIS PARK COMMONS | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | ZEMPLEE AI MOTION SENSOR |
| WOMENVENTURE | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | SOFTWARE ACQUISITION & |
| ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | THERAPY POOL RESTORATION |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | JA DREAM ACCELERATOR |
| BAZTEC FISHING & OUTDOORS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | PURCHASE OF TRAVEL |
| PARKVIEW CENTER SCHOOL PTSA | ROSEVILLE, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND |
| ELPIS ENTERPRISES | ST PAUL, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT |
| DRAWER | BURNSVILLE, MN | $40,000 | 2026 | TECH UPGRADES TO VOLUNTEER |
| ARTREACH ST CROIX | STILLWATER, MN | $40,000 | 2026 | FRESH PAINT & BOILER |
| SUMMIT ACADEMY OIC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $35,000 | 2026 | EQUIP FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT |
| FREEDOM PLACE | ST PAUL, MN | $33,500 | 2026 | NEW FLOORING |
| GREAT RIVER GREENING | ST PAUL, MN | $32,000 | 2026 | PURCHASE OF A BIOCHAR TRUCK |
| FAMILYMEANS | STILLWATER, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UJAMAA PLACE | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MINNDEPENDENT | EDINA, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING | FORT SNELLING, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST PAUL, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS MINNESOTA | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES
$100,000GARDEN TERRACE COMMONS &
CELTIC JUNCTION ARTS CENTER
$100,000BUILDING RENOVATIONS
TUBMAN
$75,000GREAT DREAMS CAMPAIGN
PHOENIX RESIDENCE INC
$75,000ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
BIG IDEAS
$75,000PURCHASE OF LAB 3 TRAILER
TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
$60,000AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN
ST PAUL BALLET
$50,000STUDIO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$50,000BUILDING THE BARN FOR
GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE
$50,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
IRIS PARK COMMONS
$50,000ZEMPLEE AI MOTION SENSOR
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH
$50,000JA DREAM ACCELERATOR
BAZTEC FISHING & OUTDOORS
$50,000PURCHASE OF TRAVEL
PARKVIEW CENTER SCHOOL PTSA
$50,000INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
DRAWER
$40,000TECH UPGRADES TO VOLUNTEER
FREEDOM PLACE
$33,500NEW FLOORING
GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING
MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES
$30,000GENERAL OPERATING
GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS MINNESOTA
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING