Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H
Preselected recipients only
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H is a private foundation in Summerfield, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$86,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,000 the year before.
65% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,000 | 19 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $86,000 | 31 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H 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 Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20 | $59,500 |
| Virginia | 8 | $16,500 |
| New York | 1 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Country Day School Inc | General operating | $26,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General operating | $8,500 |
| Moses Cone Health | General operating | $6,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Natural History | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Piedmont Triad CH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Carlisle School | General operating | $3,000 |
| Family Young Mens Christian | General operating | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge | General operating | $2,000 |
| Carter High School | General operating | $2,000 |
| Greensboro Science Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Imprints Cares | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mt Tabor High School | General operating | $2,000 |
| Roanoke College | General operating | $2,000 |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty | General operating | $2,000 |
| Summit School Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Piedmont Arts Association | General operating | $2,000 |
| Summerfield Fire District | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mountain Valley Hospice | General operating | $1,500 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating | $1,000 |
| Duke University | General operating | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals Ucp North Carolina | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ferrum College | General operating | $1,000 |
| Guilford College | General operating | $1,000 |
| Spencer Penn School Preservation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Wake Forest University Baptist | General operating | $1,000 |
| New Jerusalem Baptist Church | General operating | $750 |
| Fork Mountain Fire Department | General operating | $500 |
| Messiah Moravian Church | General operating | $500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operating | $500 |
| Samaritans Purse | General operating | $500 |
| WFDD Public Radio | General operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Adrienne Hermes
- Gwendolyn Smith
- Irma Smart
- Doris Crumpler
Questions people ask
Does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H give?
$86,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H?
Its 2024 filing lists Adrienne Hermes (Secretary), Gwendolyn Smith (Officer/Director), Irma Smart (Vice President) and Doris Crumpler (President/Director).
What does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.