Hermann Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hermann Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $497,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.7 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$497,500
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
32% 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 | $4.4 million | 78 | $91.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 68 | $102 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 63 | $110 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maryann Copeland Treasurer Hermann 89 Shrewsbury Street Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 755-7107 |
| What to submit | By letter |
| Restrictions | Must be a section 501(c)(3) public charity |
What Hermann Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 47 | $3.8 million |
| California | 10 | $734,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $85,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Leadership Institute | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $497,500 |
| Barnstable Land Trust | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $250,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Elizabeth Stone House | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Golden State Ballet Foundation | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Highfield Hall and Gardens Falmouth | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $150,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp of Cape Cod | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $150,000 |
| Pet Place International Inc | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $134,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $125,000 |
| Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Falmouth Academy | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Falmouth Housing Trust | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Farming Falmouth | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Cape Cares | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $95,000 |
| Falmouth Art Center | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $90,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $80,000 |
| Dean College | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75,000 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75,000 |
| Neighborhood Falmouth | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $65,000 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Church of the Messiah | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| City of Hope | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Maven Project | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Recovery Without Walls | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| The Jewel Box Children's Theater | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Worcester Jewish Community Center | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Worcester Youth Center | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Yes Youth Emerging Stronger | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Worcester Center for Performing Arts Inc | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $45,000 |
| Braille Institute | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryann Copeland
- Maria Starzyk
- Kerry Quinnin
- Edward Starzyk
- Jennifer Starzyk
Questions people ask
Does Hermann Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hermann Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Hermann Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Maryann Copeland (Treas/Sec/Director), Maria Starzyk (President/Director), Kerry Quinnin (Director) and Edward Starzyk (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hermann Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.