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Herbert Foundation

Preselected recipients only East Lansing, Michigan · EIN 882809300

Herbert Foundation is a private foundation in East Lansing, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $6,294 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,2941$8.9 million
2024$400,0004$9.2 million

How to apply

Herbert 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Herbert Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan4$400,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sparrow Clinical Research Institute
Lansing, MI
Medical research$250,000
Msu Dept of Translation Neuro
Grand Rapids, MI
Medical research$100,000
Greater Lansing Food Bank
Bath, MI
Food support$45,000
Association Childrens Mental Health
Lansing, MI
Health services$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Herbert Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Herbert Foundation give?

$400,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.

Who runs Herbert Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James Herbert (Prior Pres/T), Judith A Herbert (President), Melissa K Herbert (VP & Treasur) and James S Herbert (VP & Secreta).

What does Herbert Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.

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