The Hearthill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hearthill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $890,530 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,432 and the largest $100,000. 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$890,530
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,432
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $722,986 the year before.
8% 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 | $720,011 | 27 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $722,986 | 25 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $890,530 | 26 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
The Hearthill 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 The Hearthill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $729,193 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $51,222 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,115 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | General fund | $100,000 |
| Parents Helping Parents | General fund | $75,981 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | General fund | $51,222 |
| Berkeley Underground Scholars | General fund | $51,096 |
| Canal Alliance | General fund | $51,096 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | General fund | $51,096 |
| Support for Families of Children With Disabilities | General fund | $51,096 |
| Asian Law Caucus | General fund | $50,634 |
| Family Service Agency (Felton Inst) | General fund | $50,634 |
| Sutter Health | General fund | $50,634 |
| Central American Resource Center | General fund | $50,000 |
| Community Gatepath | General fund | $30,652 |
| Compass Family Services | General fund | $25,548 |
| Community Initiatives Immigrants Rising | General fund | $25,317 |
| Center for Young Women's Development | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mission Neighborhood Centers | General fund | $25,000 |
| San Francisco State University - Project Rebound | General fund | $25,000 |
| Upwardly Global | General fund | $15,202 |
| Pets Lifeline | General fund | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Community Music Center | General fund | $10,207 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | General fund | $10,115 |
| Childrens Health Council | General fund | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives for Mission Science | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Mentoring Alliance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Hershberg
- Marie-Claude Hershberg
- David Y Hershberg
Questions people ask
Does The Hearthill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hearthill Family Foundation give?
$890,530 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,432.
Who runs The Hearthill Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan Hershberg (Trustee), Marie-Claude Hershberg (Trustee) and David Y Hershberg (Trustee).
What does The Hearthill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.