The Herman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Herman Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,626 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$167,626
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,703 the year before.
7% 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 | $150,806 | 17 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $140,703 | 15 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $167,626 | 16 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
The Herman 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 Herman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $47,626 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Support disaster response and humanitarian aid. | $30,000 |
| Elisabethstift | Support their advocacy for youth care and education. | $23,836 |
| Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now | Support music therapy for people in hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, prisons, homes or other social institutions. | $23,790 |
| Team Prime Time Inc | After School Program for At-Risk Youth | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Support mission to provide meals as disaster response | $15,000 |
| CASA of Los Angeles | Support advocacy for abused and neglected children. | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support prison inmate guide dog training program | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Support providing service dogs to assist the disabled | $5,000 |
| ALS Association Golden West Chapter | Support finding a cure for ALS through research & providing care & support for patients & their families. | $5,000 |
| School on Wheels Inc | Support enhancing education opportunities of homeless children | $5,000 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | Support underfunded school music programs to give economically disadvantaged youth access to music education. | $5,000 |
| RedRover dba of United Animal Natio | Support bringing animals out of crisis. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support improving lives of at risk youth with skills to transition to higher education. | $5,000 |
| A Sense of Home | Support creating homes for aged out foster youth. | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Engaged Education | To empower youth impacted by the justice and foster care systems | $5,000 |
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation | To support organizations working to conserve giraffe & their habitat in Africa. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G Herman
- Daniel Herman
- Dieter Ulrich
- Candice E Herman
Questions people ask
Does The Herman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herman Foundation give?
$167,626 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Herman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael G Herman (Pres Treas Dir), Daniel Herman (Director), Dieter Ulrich (VP, Director) and Candice E Herman (Secretary, Dir).
What does The Herman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.