Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $650,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $47,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Douglas P & Grace F Herr 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 Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $650,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $221,288 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $9,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County | General support | $650,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | General support | $300,000 |
| Danville Area Community College Fdn | General support | $203,288 |
| Fellowship Housing Corp | General support | $9,000 |
| Tubman | General support | $9,000 |
| Shine for Your Future | General support | $9,000 |
| Survivor Resource Center | General support | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Grace F Herr
- Scott D Herr
- Suzanne Herr Riesterer
- Nancy Herr Churchwell
- Kristen E Herr
Questions people ask
Does Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Grace F Herr (Director/Sec), Scott D Herr (Director/Vp), Suzanne Herr Riesterer (Director/Tres) and Nancy Herr Churchwell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.