Herbst Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbst Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Babylon, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$249,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $229,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,000 | 8 | $0 |
| 2024 | $229,000 | 9 | $0 |
| 2025 | $249,000 | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
Herbst 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $190,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of | For the general purposes of the orga | $100,000 |
| UJA Federation New York | For the general purposes of thr orga | $45,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | For the general purposes of the orga | $25,000 |
| Wshu Public Radio | For the general purposes of the orga | $25,000 |
| Wnet - Thirteen | For the general purposes of the orga | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | For the general purposes of the orga | $15,000 |
| Defiance College | For the general purposes of the orga | $12,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Svcs LLC | For the general purposes of the orga | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice Herbst
Questions people ask
Does Herbst Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbst Family Foundation give?
$249,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Herbst Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janice Herbst (Trustee).