Herbold Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbold Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $715,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$715,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $599,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $599,000 | 22 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $599,000 | 25 | $17.3 million |
| 2025 | $715,000 | 24 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Herbold 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.
What Herbold Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 | $152,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $105,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $92,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $83,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $80,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $54,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Scholarships for students | $80,000 |
| Purdue University | Scholarships for students | $80,000 |
| University of Washington | Scholarships for students | $80,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General support | $80,000 |
| Case Western Reserve | General support | $75,000 |
| University of Arizona | Scholarships for students | $70,000 |
| Chase Law School | General support | $54,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $50,000 |
| Hutch Cancer Center | General support | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General support | $15,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | General support | $12,000 |
| Hoover Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Horowitz Freedom Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $5,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Purcell Marian High School | General support | $3,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Heart of the Nation | General support | $2,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna M Herbold
- Robert J Herbold
- Patricia L Herbold
Questions people ask
Does Herbold Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbold Foundation give?
$715,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Herbold Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna M Herbold (Executive Director), Robert J Herbold (President/Treasurer) and Patricia L Herbold (VP & Secretary).
What does Herbold Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.