Hertzman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hertzman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $182,653 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$182,653
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,305 the year before.
30% 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 | $129,900 | 31 | $319,850 |
| 2024 | $149,305 | 33 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $182,653 | 40 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Hertzman Foundation Inc 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 Hertzman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 22 | $100,146 |
| California | 9 | $40,507 |
| Florida | 5 | $28,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Louisville | Religious/educational | $35,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Health & human services | $15,000 |
| 502 Circle Foundation | Educ | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Health & human services | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Golf Foundation | Educational - athletics | $10,000 |
| Metro United Way | Health & human services | $10,000 |
| Miracosta College Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| The Temple | Religious/educational | $7,596 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Health & human services | $7,500 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Religious/educational | $5,007 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Curescience Institute | Research | $5,000 |
| Louisville Metro Police Foundation Inc | Safety equipment & programs | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center Inc | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation Inc | Health & human services | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | Health & human services | $3,500 |
| Congregation Ocean Reef | Religious/educational | $3,000 |
| Make A Wish | Human services | $3,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | Health & human services | $3,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Animal care services | $2,500 |
| The Home of the Innocents | Health & human services | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Animal care services | $2,150 |
| Impact 100 Inc | Health & human services | $2,000 |
| Sonoma County Animal Services | Animal care | $2,000 |
| University of Louisville Athletic Association | Educational - athletics | $2,000 |
| Generate Hope | Health & human services | $1,500 |
| Norton Healthcare Foundation | Health care services | $1,500 |
| San Diego Humane Society & SPCA | Animal care | $1,500 |
| Center for Women and Families | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| First Tee Louisville | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma | Research | $1,000 |
| Animal Care Society | Animal care | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Haven | Youth services | $500 |
| Miami University Frost School of Music | Educational | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Health care services | $500 |
| Stamina Foundation | Health & human services | $500 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Health care services | $400 |
| The Healing Place | Health & human services | $250 |
| The Kentucky Center | Health & human services | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen F Hertzman
- Joseph Hertzman
- Jill H Prolman
Questions people ask
Does Hertzman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hertzman Foundation Inc give?
$182,653 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hertzman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Allen F Hertzman (Treasurer - Director), Joseph Hertzman (President - Director) and Jill H Prolman (Secretary - Director).
What does Hertzman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.