Laurence E Herman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laurence E Herman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $118,500. 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$135,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$118,500
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,550 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $121,650 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $116,550 | 15 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 18 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Laurence E Herman 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 Laurence E Herman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $118,500 |
| Illinois | 13 | $14,350 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,400 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $150 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Advocacy | $118,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Advocacy | $3,300 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Advocacy | $3,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Advocacy | $1,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | Advocacy | $1,400 |
| Etz Chaim Foundation | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Camp One Step | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Junior Board of Rock Island | General operating | $1,000 |
| Butler 53 PTO | Operating | $1,000 |
| Individual | Advocacy | $500 |
| Folds of Honor | Advocacy | $500 |
| Camp Thunderbird | Advocacy | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Advocacy | $250 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Unity Fund | Advocacy | $200 |
| American Jewish Committee | Advocacy | $150 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio | General operating | $100 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Operational support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence E Herman
- Leslie S Herman
- Laura B Winter
Questions people ask
Does Laurence E Herman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurence E Herman Family Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Laurence E Herman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurence E Herman (Director), Leslie S Herman (Director) and Laura B Winter (Director).
What does Laurence E Herman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.