Joe Herring Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joe Herring Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $501,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$501,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $221,400 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $138,417 | 5 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $221,400 | 7 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $501,000 | 9 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Joe Herring Family 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 Joe Herring Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $371,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illuminations | Unrestricted general support | $200,000 |
| The Savannah Classical Academy Foun | Unrestricted general support | $100,000 |
| R2M-REDEEMED to Multiply | Unrestricted general support | $80,000 |
| Real Champions Inc | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| Shepherds Care Ministries | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| Equinox Global Missions and Educati | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Equinox Global Missions and Educati | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Telfair Museums | Unrestricted general support | $16,000 |
| Telfair Museum | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Herring
Questions people ask
Does Joe Herring Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe Herring Family Foundation give?
$501,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Joe Herring Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Herring (President).
What does Joe Herring Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.