Hermann Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Hermann Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$87.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
55% 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 | $2.0 million | 44 | $63.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 46 | $87.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shari McVey 7701 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1000, St Louis, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 863-9200, smcvey@hermcap.com |
| What to submit | The hermann family foundation has a grant application program to which church organizations, government organizations, and organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) are allowed to submit requests for funding in written format. Organizations are asked to include information about their programs, budget, and amount requested from the hermann family foundation. |
| Restrictions | Organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3). No political donations. |
What Hermann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 25 | $2.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $120,000 |
| California | 8 | $75,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | Establishing / operating the center for child and family development | $1.0 million |
| Washington University | Research fund for small fiber neuropathy | $1.0 million |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Support of cardiovascular imaging and tricuspid valve research projects | $200,000 |
| University of Missouri - St Louis | World ecology award endowment | $160,000 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Building the future of healthcare campaign | $120,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Visitor center campaign | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | General support | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Founders program campaign | $25,000 |
| Mac Sports Foundation(in-Kind Donation) | In-kind donation | $22,917 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Laguna fund | $16,000 |
| Mac Sports Foundation | Support of trophies for mls stadiums | $11,000 |
| ONE805 Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry (Center for Women in Transition) | General support | $7,500 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Event support: golden oak gala | $7,000 |
| Sunshine Ministries | General support | $6,000 |
| The Haven of Grace | Capacity building support | $5,500 |
| Nico Stillman Group | General support | $5,000 |
| Ready Readers | Support of ready readers' storytime program | $5,000 |
| Sling Health | General support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Youth Soccer Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Strength and Honor Mentoring and Tutoring | General support | $5,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation | Event support: heartworks st. Louis | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Mo | General support | $4,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | National gallery of victoria fund | $3,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | General support | $3,000 |
| Nico Stillman Group | General support | $3,000 |
| Transition House | General support | $2,600 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Support of ridley tree cancer center | $2,500 |
| Micds (Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School) | Micds fund | $2,500 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Laguna fund | $2,400 |
| Mac Sports Foundation | Event support: mac hermann trophy | $2,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Home Works | General support | $1,500 |
| Mac Sports Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| University of Virginia | The college fund (ein 54-2009312) | $1,500 |
| Eye Thrive | General support | $1,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) | Event support: skyrise chicago | $1,000 |
| St Margaret Mary Alacoque | Fund-a-need | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | The college fund, (ein 54-2009312); class giving | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Signa Hermann
- Robert R Hermann Jr
- Elizabeth Hermann Petersen
- Robert Hermann III
- Merrill Hermann
- Heather Damalas
Questions people ask
Does Hermann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hermann Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Hermann Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Signa Hermann (Director), Robert R Hermann Jr (Director), Elizabeth Hermann Petersen (Director) and Robert Hermann III (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hermann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.