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The Herman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fort Mill, South Carolina · EIN 397170786

The Herman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $18,500 and the largest $37,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

The Herman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Herman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
South Carolina2$56,000
North Carolina1$18,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for Fort Mill Schools
Fort Mill, SC
For promotion of academic excellence in the secondary schools of the fort mill school district.$37,500
Arts Council of York County
Rock Hill, SC
To support numerous arts programs$18,500
The Relatives
Charlotte, NC
To support finding resources to help children and youth find shelter and support.$18,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Herman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Herman Family Foundation give?

$74,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $18,500.

Who runs The Herman Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Christopher C Herman (Co-Trustee) and Kelly R Williams (Co-Trustee).

What does The Herman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.

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