Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Minster, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,738 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $13,282. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,738
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$13,282
- Assets$948,376
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $43,224 the year before.
0% 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 | $43,929 | 12 | $835,247 |
| 2024 | $43,224 | 11 | $885,803 |
| 2025 | $41,738 | 11 | $948,376 |
How to apply
| Contact | Herkenhoff Trust Board of Trustees PO Box 88, Minster, OH 45865 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 628-2351 |
| What to submit | Letter of request with explanation of need |
| Deadlines | December 1, annually |
| Restrictions | Must benefit the minster Ohio area. |
What Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $41,738 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minster Local Schools | Educational aides | $13,282 |
| Minster High School Scholarship Fun | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Augustine Parish St Joseph | Commission | $5,000 |
| Joint Township District Hospital | Healthcare services and equipment | $3,000 |
| Minster Historical Society | Historical preservation | $2,500 |
| St Augustine Church | Church | $2,000 |
| FJ Stallo Library | Books and supplies | $1,749 |
| St Augustine Parish St Joseph | Donations for youth group | $1,557 |
| Art's Place | Art programs | $1,500 |
| Minster Boy Scout Troop 44 | Scouting supplies | $650 |
| Radio Maria | Programing | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Frantz
- Jeff Piening
- Dan Dunlap
- Mark Piening
- Minster Bank
Questions people ask
Does Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1, annually.
How much does Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust give?
$41,738 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gail Frantz (Advisor), Jeff Piening (Advisor), Dan Dunlap (Advisor) and Mark Piening (Advisor) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Loretta Herkenhoff Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.