Herby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charles City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,750 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$27,750
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$403,606
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,500 the year before.
41% 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 | $22,000 | 13 | $385,832 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 19 | $397,009 |
| 2025 | $27,750 | 17 | $403,606 |
How to apply
Herby 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 Herby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 9 | $18,000 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $8,750 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles City Library Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | General operations | $4,000 |
| Oak Hill Community Connections | General operations | $3,000 |
| Paws Humane Society | General operations | $2,000 |
| Charles City CSD | General operations | $2,000 |
| Acbc Food Shelf | General operations | $1,250 |
| City Improvement Association | General operations | $1,000 |
| Charles City Art Association | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Pathways of Steele Co | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts | General operations | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General operations | $1,000 |
| Alexandra Hope House | General operations | $1,000 |
| First Congregational Church | General operations | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operations | $1,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Centennial Community Food Shelf | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jr Herbrechtsmeyer
- Jo Ann Herbrechtsmeyer
Questions people ask
Does Herby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herby Family Foundation give?
$27,750 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Herby Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jr Herbrechtsmeyer (President) and Jo Ann Herbrechtsmeyer (Vice Preside).
What does Herby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.