The Herk Foundation
Accepts applications
The Herk Foundation is a private foundation in Hernando, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,300 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,300
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$1,406
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $621 |
| 2023 | $750 | 2 | $994 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 2 | $799 |
| 2025 | $1,300 | 3 | $1,406 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | The Herk Foundation PO Box 740, Hernando, MS 38632 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 412-1048 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Herk Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $500 | |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Individual | Scholarship | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Calandra Jones-Howard
- Lisa Jones
- Alexus Howard
Questions people ask
Does The Herk Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Herk Foundation give?
$1,300 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Herk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Calandra Jones-Howard (President), Lisa Jones (Secretary) and Alexus Howard (Treasurer).
What does The Herk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.