Private foundation · EIN 20-2120521 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herman Brothers Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $600K total, median $20K. 90% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$600K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Inner City Law CenterLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$30K
Children's Burn FoundationSherman Oaks, CAPublic support of organization's mission$25K
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$25K
Holy Innocents ChurchLong Beach, CAPublic support of organization's mission$25K
Missionaries of CharityLynwood, CAPublic support of organization's mission$25K
Tilden Study CenterLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$25K
ACLU FoundationLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Arcs FoundationRancho Santa Fe, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Art of Brain UCLA Neuro-Oncology ProgramLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Aster Study CenterLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Childrens BureauLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Epilepsy Foundation Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Jewish Family Service of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALPublic support of organization's mission$20K
St Jude Childrens ResearchMemphis, TNPublic support of organization's mission$20K
St Therese Carmelite SchoolAlhambra, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
St Vincent de Paul SocietyCovina, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
The Maple Counseling CenterBevefly Hills, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Vets Healthcare PolicyOakland, CAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Holy Innocents BettermentAtlanta, GAPublic support of organization's mission$20K
Brothers' HelpersLA Canada, CAPublic support of organization's mission$15K
LA Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$15K
Precious Life CenterLos Alamitos, CAPublic support of organization's mission$15K
East Valley CoalitionHacienda Heights, CAPublic support of organization's mission$10K
Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CAPublic support of organization's mission$10K
Our House Grief SupportWoodland Hills, CAPublic support of organization's mission$10K
UCLA Medical Home VisitPasadena, CAPublic support of organization's mission$10K

By state: California 28 · Alabama 1 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Herman Brothers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Ernest G Herman, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Herman Brothers Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Herman Brothers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $600K across 31 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Herman Brothers Foundation give?

California (28 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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