CM Herndon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CM Herndon Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $170,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 | $170,000 | 18 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 20 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
CM Herndon 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 CM Herndon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Presbyterian Church | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General contribution | $15,000 |
| NC Veterinary School | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Trosa | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Caring House | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Families Moving Forward | General contributiion | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Pharmassist | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Threshold | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Urban Ministries | General contribution | $10,000 |
| A Place at the Table | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Crayons 2 Calculators | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Lowes Grove Church | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | General contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin J Walker
- Kevin Godwin
- Christopher A Tikvart
Questions people ask
Does CM Herndon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CM Herndon Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs CM Herndon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edwin J Walker (Trustee), Kevin Godwin (Trustee) and Christopher A Tikvart (Trustee).
What does CM Herndon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.