Private foundation · EIN 46-0768060 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hern Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $269K total, median $5,000. 86% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$269K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OK
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The ChurchOklahoma City, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$63K
United State Aviation CoTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$57K
Soldier's WishTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$30K
Food Bank of East OklahomaTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$25K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa IncTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$18K
Salvation ArmyTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$10K
Food on the MoveTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$10K
Meals on Wheels-Of Metro TulsaTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$10K
Tulsa Fop 93 FoundationTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$10K
Eagle Ops FoundationOwasso, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$5,000
National Guard FoundationOklahoma City, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$5,000
Parent Child Center of TulsaTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$5,000
Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence FundTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$5,000
918 Fully InvolvedBroken Arrow, OKTo provide capital support for fouthering the purpose of the organization$3,750
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs IncOklahoma City, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$3,000
Tulsa Airports Improvement TrustTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$3,000
Oklahoma Military History CenterBroken Arrow, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$2,500
Ada's Bells Chapel Assembly of GodAtkins, ARTo provide capital support for fouthering the purpose of the organization$1,600
Birthright Living LegacyTulsa, OKTo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$1,000
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALTo provide capital support for fouthering the purpose of the organization$500
IlluminationsAlpharetta, GATo provide capital support for furthering the purpose of the organization$135

By state: Oklahoma 18 · Arkansas 1 · Alabama 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Hern Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Hern Family Foundation, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Hern Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Hern Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $269K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hern Family Foundation give?

Oklahoma (18 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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