Herrman Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Framingham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $940,793 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,698 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$940,793
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,698
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $581,521 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 | $581,521 | 31 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $940,793 | 24 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Herrman Family Charitable 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 Herrman Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $600,400 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $307,788 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,005 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | General use | $600,000 |
| Mspca-Angell | General use | $150,000 |
| The Wonderfund | General use | $40,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | General use | $30,000 |
| Greater Boston Pflag | General use | $26,110 |
| Nativity School of Worcester | General use | $25,000 |
| Glad Law | General use | $25,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General use | $15,323 |
| Boston Book Festival | General use | $5,250 |
| A Place to Turn | General use | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | General use | $5,000 |
| Metrowest Non-Profit Network | General use | $3,850 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | General use | $1,545 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | General use | $1,500 |
| Why Not Devin Foundation | General use | $1,050 |
| Smile Mass | General use | $1,030 |
| Peer Health Exchange Inc | General use | $1,005 |
| Breath of Hope | General use | $1,000 |
| Framingham Country Club Charitable Foundation | General use | $865 |
| Lions Clubs International Foundation | General use | $600 |
| Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center | General use | $600 |
| Cape Ann Museum | General use | $500 |
| American Legion Charities Inc | General use | $400 |
| Hopkinton Center for the Arts | General use | $165 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest L Herrman Jr
- Kathleen Darragh Herrman
- Richard B Schafer
Questions people ask
Does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation give?
$940,793 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,698.
Who runs Herrman Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest L Herrman Jr (President/Director), Kathleen Darragh Herrman (Treasurer/Director) and Richard B Schafer (Clerk).
What does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.