Hervey Foundation
Accepts applications
Hervey Foundation is a private foundation in El Paso, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $379,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$379,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,500 the year before.
81% 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 | $245,660 | 28 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $118,500 | 14 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $379,500 | 36 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric Payne 120 Laura Gale, Canutillo, TX 79835 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (915) 544-0291, hf@swilp.com |
| What to submit | Grant Application list of board of directors list of your management personnel current financial statement last years 990PF income tax return copy of 501c3 tax-exempt status |
| Deadlines | Calendar quarter |
| Restrictions | Organizations within United States of America generally limited to grants once annually benefiting religious charitable scientific literary or prevention of cruelty to children or animals. |
What Hervey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $349,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Gadsen Post 4384 | Support local youth programs | $30,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of El Paso | Spray Neuter program | $20,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA of El Paso | Replace playground equipment. | $20,000 |
| Candlelighters of the El Paso Area | Summer camp programs | $20,000 |
| El Paso Center for Children | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| UTEP Flute Studio | Travel costs and fees | $15,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | One childs wish | $15,000 |
| Children at Risk | Programs for young children | $12,500 |
| Special Olympics Texas | General program expenses | $12,000 |
| UTEP Clarinet Council | Defray travel expenses | $12,000 |
| Murphree Middle Sch Firebird Band | Purchase flutes and competition items | $11,500 |
| Alzheimers Association of El Paso | Support core services | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso | Mentorship program | $10,000 |
| Childrens Grief Center of El Paso | Program operations | $10,000 |
| Cuidad Nueva Community Outreach | Program support | $10,000 |
| El Paso Symphony Orchestra | Education outreach programs | $10,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger | Healthy food for needy | $10,000 |
| Junior League of El Paso | Capital campaign for renovations | $10,000 |
| La Nube Discovery Center | Underserved children | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together El Paso | Home repairs for low-income seniors | $10,000 |
| Reynolds Home | Day care for homeless | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Family development center | $10,000 |
| Soldier Art Workshops | Workshops for military and veterans | $10,000 |
| El Paso County Historical Society | Purchase scanner for archives | $8,000 |
| Youth Opera of El Paso | Production costs | $8,000 |
| Doctors of the World | Border health program | $7,000 |
| The Tom Lea Institute | Operations and summer camps | $6,000 |
| Young Womens Preparatory Network | Strengthen impact in El Paso | $6,000 |
| CASA of El Paso | Court advocacy for children | $5,000 |
| Community En Accion | Young Acheivers forums | $5,000 |
| Coronado Band Boosters | Enhance marching show | $5,000 |
| El Paso Opera | Support education and outreach | $5,000 |
| Immunize El Paso | Immunize Texas children | $5,000 |
| Operation Santa Clause | New toys for Christmas | $5,000 |
| El Paso Holocaust Museum | Educators Conference | $3,000 |
| Frontera Land Alliance | Outdoor nature programs | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Ruby
- Eric Payne
- Jason Ruby
- Susana Ruby
Questions people ask
Does Hervey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Calendar quarter.
How much does Hervey Foundation give?
$379,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hervey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Ruby (Trustee), Eric Payne (Trustee), Jason Ruby (Trustee) and Susana Ruby (Trustee).
What does Hervey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and veterans.