Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation is a private foundation in South Gate, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $765,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$765,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$572,396
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,500 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $95,500 | 6 | $160,460 |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 8 | $825,556 |
| 2025 | $765,500 | 14 | $572,396 |
How to apply
Virginia Garcia Herrera 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 Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $765,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Verbum Dei Jesuit High School | DONATION TO Verbum Dei Jesuit High School, a Catholic college and career preparatory school that is most successful at preparing young men of Los Angeles to graduate from college and lead Spirit-filled lives of purpose and meaning. | $350,000 |
| Dolores Mission Church | Donation to Dolores Mission Catholic Church. | $200,000 |
| Individual | $75,000 | |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Our Lady of the Assumption School | Donation to Our Lady of the Assumption School, a Catholic parish grade school (TK-8) commited to developing leaders rooted in faith, knowledge and service. | $20,000 |
| Loyola High School | Donation to Loyola High School, a premier Catholic Jesuit learning community for the 21st century, preparing young men to create a world of justice, peace, truth and love. | $10,000 |
| St Emydius Catholic School | Donation to ST EMYDIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, a Catholic parish grade school (TK-8) committed to providing an authentic Catholic education for the children of the parish and the surrounding community. | $10,000 |
| St Pius X - St Matthias Academy | DONATION TO ST PIUS X - ST MATTHIAS ACADEMY, a college preparatory school committed to providing an exceptional, faith-filled education that empowers our students to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Dolores Mission School | DONATION TO Dolores Mission School, a Catholic parish grade school (TK-8) committed to serving low-income families in Los Angeles. | $8,000 |
| Tierra del Sol Foundation | Donation to TIERRA DEL SOL AN organization that empowers people with developmental disabilities to achieve excellence through Workforce Development, College to Career, and Careers in the Arts. | $7,500 |
| Tacsc | donation to TACSC, a catholic association that help develop moral leaders who positively impact our world. | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orange County High Schoo | DONATION TO Cristo Rey Orange County High School, a Catholic High School committed to serving low-income families in Orange County. | $5,000 |
| La Canada Baseball Softball Associa | Donation to La Canada Baseball Softball Association, a youth sports organization that promotes character and skill development, teamwork, friendship, inclusivity, community involvement, citizenship, and passion for the game. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carlos Herrera
- Virginia Herrera
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation give?
$765,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carlos Herrera (Ceo) and Virginia Herrera (Secretary).
What does Virginia Garcia Herrera Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.