Hern Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hern Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,695 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $63,110. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$268,695
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$63,110
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $558,250 the year before.
57% 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 | $248,147 | 35 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $558,250 | 25 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $268,695 | 21 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Hern Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hern Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 18 | $266,460 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $135 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $63,110 |
| United State Aviation Co | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $56,800 |
| Soldier's Wish | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $30,100 |
| Food Bank of East Oklahoma | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa Inc | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $17,800 |
| Salvation Army | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $10,400 |
| Food on the Move | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels-Of Metro Tulsa | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Fop 93 Foundation | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Eagle Ops Foundation | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| National Guard Foundation | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Parent Child Center of Tulsa | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| 918 Fully Involved | To provide capital support for fouthering the purpose of the organization | $3,750 |
| Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Inc | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Military History Center | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Ada's Bells Chapel Assembly of God | To provide capital support for fouthering the purpose of the organization | $1,600 |
| Birthright Living Legacy | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Auburn University | To provide capital support for fouthering the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Illuminations | To provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization | $135 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Ray Hern
- Tammy Lynn Hern
- Gabrielle Ashtyn Rae Hern
- Kelby Austin Hern
- Kaden Everett Hern
Questions people ask
Does Hern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hern Family Foundation give?
$268,695 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hern Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Ray Hern (Director), Tammy Lynn Hern (Director), Gabrielle Ashtyn Rae Hern (Director) and Kelby Austin Hern (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hern Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.