Herbert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Corona del Mar, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $348,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$348,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $280,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280,000 | 10 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $348,000 | 15 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Herbert Family 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 Herbert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $348,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine | Support COVID/ben mohamed vaccine | $150,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Bccc scholarship & powering for good fund | $30,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Type 1 diabetes program | $25,000 |
| Sherman Library & Gardens | General purpose | $25,000 |
| City of Hope Orange County | General purpose | $25,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Support children's eye mobile | $20,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | General purpose | $12,000 |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology | Hoskins center for quality eye care | $10,000 |
| Discovery Eye Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Richard Nixon Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Support committee for women in vision | $6,000 |
| Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gavin S Herbert
- Cynthia H Mjolsness
- Lauri H Delson
- Gavin S Herbert Jr
- Pamela Dunzer
Questions people ask
Does Herbert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert Family Foundation give?
$348,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Herbert Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gavin S Herbert (President / Director), Cynthia H Mjolsness (Director), Lauri H Delson (Director) and Gavin S Herbert Jr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Herbert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.