The Hermes Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hermes Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,800 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $29,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,800
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,850 the year before.
74% of its 2025 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 | $39,250 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $48,850 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $75,800 | 27 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric J Nilson 2886 West Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 751-1100 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
What The Hermes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 18 | $59,000 |
| New York | 4 | $9,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $600 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Charitable | $29,000 |
| St Paul's Cleveland Heights | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Lambda Legal | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Literary Cleveland | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Med Global | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | Charitable | $3,000 |
| WCPN Public Radio | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Charitable | $2,500 |
| GLBT Historical Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Royal Oak Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ideastream | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cleveland Chamber Choir | Charitable | $1,200 |
| St James Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Shaker Heights Historical Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ursuline Piazza | Charitable | $1,000 |
| John Carroll University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Judson Innovation Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | Charitable | $600 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Shaker Heights | Charitable | $500 |
| Cleveland Restoration Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Doan Brook Watershed Partners | Charitable | $500 |
| Vesterheim Museum | Charitable | $500 |
| Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $500 |
| Cleveland Decorative Arts Society | Charitable | $200 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric J Nilson
- Jeffrey Mostade
Questions people ask
Does The Hermes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hermes Foundation give?
$75,800 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs The Hermes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric J Nilson (Trustee) and Jeffrey Mostade (Trustee).
What does The Hermes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and faith communities.