Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$79,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$895,426
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,250 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 | $138,500 | 16 | $871,992 |
| 2024 | $64,250 | 21 | $897,537 |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 24 | $895,426 |
How to apply
Skip & Meg 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 Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $42,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $23,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Prairie Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General fund | $10,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Shane Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Research Alliance | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation - Innovation 80 | General fund | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | General fund | $1,500 |
| American Rivers | General fund | $1,000 |
| Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | General fund | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | General fund | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Innocence Project | General fund | $1,000 |
| Caring Bridge | General fund | $500 |
| Montana Jewish Project | General fund | $500 |
| Red Door Shelter | General fund | $500 |
| Maloto Inc | General fund | $500 |
| Hands & Hearts Hospice | General fund | $500 |
| Oscar's Place | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney N Herman
- Margaret D Herman
- Rockney W Hudson
Questions people ask
Does Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sidney N Herman (President & Director), Margaret D Herman (Treasurer, Secretary & Dir) and Rockney W Hudson (Asst Secretary & Director).
What does Skip & Meg Herman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.