Herndon Fortnightly Club
Accepts applications
Herndon Fortnightly Club is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$300,298
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,450 the year before.
60% 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 | $8,400 | 8 | $265,876 |
| 2024 | $8,450 | 6 | $278,474 |
| 2025 | $17,000 | 11 | $300,298 |
How to apply
| Contact | Herndon Fornightly Club P O Box 55, Herndon, VA 20172 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (571) 332-5883, scholarship@herndonfortnightlyclub.org |
| What to submit | Letter to club describing need for the scholarship, institution attended, and applicant's aspiration and goals |
| Deadlines | Application must be received by prescribed date in may |
| Restrictions | Greater herndon Virginia area |
What Herndon Fortnightly Club funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 10 | $16,950 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| George Mason University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Link Inc | Charitable purchases | $200 |
| Rotary Club of Herndon Reston | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| She Believes in Me | Charitable purposes | $200 |
| Birmingham Green Foundation | Charitable purposes | $150 |
| All Ages Read Together | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Friends of Herndon Fortnightly Library | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Herndon Middle School | Charitable purposes | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy Herbert
- Georgianna Knotts
- Cathy Foster
- Sarah Entsminger
- Vicki Herman
- Robin Ward
- Juliette Marting
Questions people ask
Does Herndon Fortnightly Club accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application must be received by prescribed date in may.
How much does Herndon Fortnightly Club give?
$17,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Herndon Fortnightly Club?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathy Herbert (President), Georgianna Knotts (Vice President), Cathy Foster (Secretary) and Sarah Entsminger (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Herndon Fortnightly Club fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.