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The Herrick Fund

Preselected recipients only Reno, Nevada · EIN 770098614

The Herrick Fund is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. 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 the same as $35,000 the year before.

100% 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
2022$35,0002$594,547
2023$35,0002$591,073
2024$35,0002$575,926

How to apply

The Herrick Fund 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 The Herrick Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$35,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
UC Berkeley Foundation
Berkeley, CA
To support and advance the educational, research, and public service missions of the University of California, Berkeley.$25,000
Kqed
San Francisco, CA
To support public media programming, journalism, and educational services.$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Herrick Fund accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Herrick Fund give?

$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.

Who runs The Herrick Fund?

Its 2024 filing lists Sarah P Herrick (President and Secretary) and Stephen B Herrick (Chief Financial Officer).

What does The Herrick Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.

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