Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation is a private foundation in Smyrna, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $810,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$810,000
- Assets$27.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 74 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 74 | $27.5 million |
How to apply
Hertz Douglas J 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 Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 61 | $1.5 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $810,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $145,000 |
| New York | 3 | $31,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | General support | $810,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | General support | $282,500 |
| Pace Academy | General support | $140,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation | General support | $130,000 |
| Northside Youth Organization | General support | $125,000 |
| Jewish Home Life | General support | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation (Aipac) | General support | $75,000 |
| Children's Healthcare | General support | $75,000 |
| The Temple | General support | $51,000 |
| Westside Future Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General support | $45,000 |
| Georgia Research Alliance | General support | $36,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | General support | $35,833 |
| Hillels of Georgia | General support | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Opera | General support | $25,669 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | General support | $25,200 |
| Adaptive Learning Center | General support | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $25,000 |
| East Lake Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Path Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| Westminster Schools | General support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel | General support | $20,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | General support | $20,000 |
| Emory University | General support | $20,000 |
| Piedmont Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Atlanta Chapter | General support | $15,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Texas at Austinblank Center for Stuttering | General support | $15,000 |
| Shepherd Center | General support | $12,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | General support | $11,000 |
| United Way of Metro Atlanta | General support | $11,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival | General support | $10,500 |
| Alliance Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| America-Israel Cultural Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Atlanta | General support | $10,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Hertz
- Lila Hertz
- Amy H Agami
- Michael Hertz
Questions people ask
Does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas Hertz (President), Lila Hertz (Vice President), Amy H Agami (Secretary) and Michael Hertz (Treasurer).
What does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.