The Herrnstein Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Herrnstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $3.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$79.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 12 | $47.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 10 | $65.6 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 14 | $79.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robeson M Herrnstein C/O Cohnreznick LLP 1301 6th Ave 10, FL, New York, NY 10019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 826-6000 |
What The Herrnstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $3.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $3.6 million |
| Pivot Works Inc | To help the support organizations healthcare mission. | $1.5 million |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $400,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation Inc | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $75,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $55,000 |
| Children and Screens | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Partners in Health | To help the support organizations healthcare mission | $50,000 |
| Autism Nature Trail | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Long Island Explorium | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Give Power Foundation | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Last Mile Health | To help the support organizations healthcare mission. | $5,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robeson M Herrnstein
- James R Herrnstein
Questions people ask
Does The Herrnstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Herrnstein Family Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs The Herrnstein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robeson M Herrnstein (President & Secretary) and James R Herrnstein (Vice President & Treasurer).
What does The Herrnstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and environment and conservation.